Neolamprologus pulcher

[nate da fishman]

hi - my daffodil cichlid = Neolamprologus pulcher are a pair, male and female im shure of just becasue they always stay together and one of them is bigger and the anal fin is bigger. someone said thats a way to tell, how long will it take for them to start breading? thanks





nate

[YoFishboy]

If they are a true adult pair, have a little room (20 gallons or larger tank - although I have had some spawn in a 5g temporary tank) some rock work, good filtration with large water changes, it shouldn't take long - they are the african version of convicts in terms of breeding - pretty much just add water - the fry from earlier spawns will help guard later ones - nice fish - I have a colony right now!

[nate da fishman]

ty for the info


nate

[wesleydnunder]

I have a Daffodil colony now as well. The only thing I can add is keep their diet balanced along with the clean water. Mine love frozen bloodworms, glassworms and brine shrimp.

Mark

[nate da fishman]

Also i was wondering how old are they before they are ready? thanks




nate

[nate da fishman]

mature enough to mate ? months? years? [SIZE=7]HELP ME PLEASE

[wesleydnunder]

With this latest colony, The female was about 2 1/2 inches and the male about 3 1/2 the first spawn. 9 - 12 months maybe.

Mark

[nate da fishman]

alright ty