JasonC
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So after several tries to get their spawns past free swimmer state, think my P. taneatus "lokundje" are finally getting it right. Their current spawn is down to 6 (mostly cause they were poorly timed, and I am not trying to feed them as I should), but this pair has become absolutely brutal to anything that even looks cross eyed at their kids. They take about 10-20 second shifts where one hovers over the fry, and the other beats the crap out of the pack of bleeding heart tetras in the tank, and then they swap positions. I'm really glad that I floated some plants I got in the PVAS auction in the tank right before they laid down this batch of eggs... think it is the only reason the tetras are still alive. Need to hit the tank with some Pimafix and Melafix as they are looking *real* rough.
These pelvicachromis are some mean cusses... I am amazed at how well coordinated their defense is... need to get them into their own tank as a breeding project soon...
On another note, sexing juvies.. I have a few juvies from a previous spawn that are, I think, of sexable age. What do you all look for as tell tale signs of gender? I know that once they get the spots on their caudal, its a guarantee of being a male... but what about female? I have a couple w/ lateral stripes... is that a sign of female, or just mood?
These pelvicachromis are some mean cusses... I am amazed at how well coordinated their defense is... need to get them into their own tank as a breeding project soon...
On another note, sexing juvies.. I have a few juvies from a previous spawn that are, I think, of sexable age. What do you all look for as tell tale signs of gender? I know that once they get the spots on their caudal, its a guarantee of being a male... but what about female? I have a couple w/ lateral stripes... is that a sign of female, or just mood?
