View Full Version : Azul Breeding Program...
michael
04-24-2009, 9:02 PM
I am going to do everything I can to breed my big azuls starting with giving the pair their own 360. Water and complete set up hopefully by sunday. Bass in for the long haul starting next weekend. Fingers crossed the whole way. This thread is for any comments, concerns and advice. It's all appreciated. Thanks guys.
and please don't mind the mess. My parents garage that is still in shambles from my move and only tank that will be staying there..
Gr8KarmaSF
04-24-2009, 10:06 PM
Gluck!!!
CichlidDan
04-24-2009, 10:07 PM
And send some of those azul fry up to me in Canada!
Chaitika
04-24-2009, 10:08 PM
Nice tank for a pair of bass. :)
What's the filtration going to be?
loganh83
04-24-2009, 10:10 PM
I hope you succeed. Post some pics of the tank and fish once setup.
loganh83
04-24-2009, 10:12 PM
What are the tank dimensions and fish sizes?
mike are you gonna try in your tap water or go more natural with keta leaves in the water to soften it?
Rebel Souljah
04-24-2009, 10:24 PM
Good luck bro!!! I really hope you do!!! Just remember me, I'll be in line for one.
gobucks1
04-24-2009, 10:28 PM
Sorry if this is a dumb question, but have they been bred in aquaria before?
Steve_89
04-24-2009, 10:43 PM
Good luck man :thumbsup:
Superlaz
04-24-2009, 10:48 PM
Im fairly certain I heard of them being bred in Japan a couple years back. DM's old Azul also bred with an Orino, but the eggs were not fertilized.
R1_Ridah
04-24-2009, 11:27 PM
Sorry if this is a dumb question, but have they been bred in aquaria before?
I believe they have been bred in Germany so I would assume they were in big tubs that would be close to being in aquarium. Unlike the ones that are farmed in SA where they are probably in outside ponds.
R1_Ridah
04-24-2009, 11:28 PM
Very awesome dedication Mike. G/L with the breeding program. I think you will have success.
benzjamin13
04-25-2009, 12:18 AM
Can't wait to see the updates:D
channarox
04-25-2009, 10:30 AM
GL mike!
you will succeed!
remember to send a few my way when you do.:naughty:
LBathory
04-25-2009, 12:20 PM
good luck! I wanna go and check that out once you get them in there. shot gun on first batch of fry.
impala65
04-25-2009, 12:28 PM
best of luck mike i got my fingers crossed
for ya
Marius
04-25-2009, 2:56 PM
Nice one :)
troutking
04-25-2009, 3:01 PM
Remember to send me some fry
krichardson
04-25-2009, 3:40 PM
You are doing a good thing Michael,you should be able to pull it off .
michael
04-25-2009, 4:38 PM
thanks guys. Going to paint bottom, both sides and back of tank black.. Will add sand and a single nice piece of driftwood with some stones around it to serve as a "nesting spot" temp will be mid 80s and with signs of any breeding behavior temp will drop as they do in nature. I will either keep the leaves that buffer Ph or buffer it myself to around 6 for this project...
Tripletail
04-26-2009, 6:44 AM
Michael, google -Scientist study spawning cichla ,It talks about how a very high percentage of the Mono nest beds they studied are built around sticks or a single stick extending out of the bottom to the surface. they probably lay alot of eggs on the sticks .
yipp-e
04-26-2009, 6:55 AM
^^^ my mono juvies parents laid on driftwood, so your spot on.
Good luck man, its always good for the hobby when rare fish are bred. Plus its an awesome challenge
Hi Michael,
good luck !
My male gets a "redly" kok arround spring (now) when the sun shines allot in the tank.
I heard and saw so much about breeding substrate, so no idea what would work best.
LBathory
05-22-2009, 1:56 PM
hows this coming michael?
gangster
05-22-2009, 7:34 PM
Ya....bumpity bump bump! Hope all is well w/ your zullies.
Tongue33
05-23-2009, 2:23 AM
Your pretty much there bro ;)
bassmasterp
05-24-2009, 1:44 PM
thanks guys. Going to paint bottom, both sides and back of tank black.. Will add sand and a single nice piece of driftwood with some stones around it to serve as a "nesting spot" temp will be mid 80s and with signs of any breeding behavior temp will drop as they do in nature. I will either keep the leaves that buffer Ph or buffer it myself to around 6 for this project...
Sounds like a nice recipe for breeding. G/L:)
crowconor
05-24-2009, 1:48 PM
i need some updates im sure you will suceede and be the king of cichla!!!!!
Eric A
05-25-2009, 4:17 AM
Yes, photo updates please :p
408smokin
05-29-2009, 3:43 PM
gl
revkkoolaid
05-30-2009, 11:27 AM
I believe they have been bred in Germany so I would assume they were in big tubs that would be close to being in aquarium. Unlike the ones that are farmed in SA where they are probably in outside ponds.
Someone bred them in an aquarium indoors a couple years ago. Don't remember where they were, just remember the article in TFH or some similar publication. Peacock bass are farmed outdoors in lots of places. SA is hardly the hub of production to. Asia produces thousands as well as florida these days. Cichla are unfortunately quite popular these days (esp in asia) and as with most cichlid production (ex. rift lake cichlids) I think it will end up being uber-hobbyists and high-end German & U.S. breeeders to keep the fish geneticly pure-ish and in high quality.
Superlaz
05-30-2009, 3:49 PM
Zullies were indeed bred in Germany, and I heard of a reent account in Japan. I really don't think it should be too difficult. Cichla are not difficult breeders. YOu need good sized adults, the space and keep them fat. Don't overcrowd.
I have no doubt we will soon see Michael posting pics of swarms of baby Zullies.