Hey everyone. So awhile back i got all of your help stocking my mbuna tank and i got some Afra Jalo Reef. I've had them for a few months now and they don't seem to be growing. At all. When I got them they were ranging in size from 1" to 2" and that's pretty much what they're at now. I have them with Ps. Acei and Yellow Labs and both of them are growing rapidly. Is it normal for them to grow so slowly? Also When do they start to show color. They are currently a nice dull shade of gray. Thanks!
Afra Jalo Reef Info?
- Thread starter bls5301
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The Afra are a dwarf species, so they're growth may seem slower than the others, maybe only getting to 3-4". If they never grow at all after a while more, then there may be some physical defects IMO. As far as color goes, you may have all females. I keep and breed Jalos, and I can start to see dominant males start to show color before they get to 1".
Great info by Rcr. If you want some more info, you can start checking this link:
http://www.cichlid-forum.com/profiles/species.php?id=1733
http://www.cichlid-forum.com/profiles/species.php?id=1733
I've never done it(venting), but it seems that sexing them at that size is very difficult at best from what I've read. Usually I sell them unsexed, unless I see a positive dominant male or a holding female. Regardless, if you do have all females, you'll have a nice harem for a lucky male if you can get your hands on one!