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I have a 3.5" female managuense that is housed with a 4" flowerhorn. I first thought the fh was a female but I later found fry eggs in the tank, with the manny guarding them very aggressively. I then figured the eggs would rot because there was was not a male in the tank to fertilize them. I now have fry in the corner of the tank; what a surprise. These should be some wlid looking fish. Stay tuned.
BBOY :clap
FlammingWoodChuck
09-03-2005, 2:38 AM
So u think it would be a managunese mixed with a fh?????
piranha45
09-03-2005, 3:03 AM
I'm very interested in seeing how these little guys turn out!
Serygo
09-03-2005, 3:04 AM
You sure those are eggs in the corner?
The Manguenese and the FH are a little too little to be mating quite yet....
I am quite sure. There are about 30-40 fry in the corner of my tank.
There are only 2 fish in the tank, a 3.5-4" female Managuense and
a 4" male Flowerhorn.
Yes, I agree; these should be some fascinating looking fish. Stay tuned.
Also, when should I remove/ separate the fry from the parents?
BBOY
I figured they were to small as well, Serygo. However, it is what it is.
I have a 6.5-7" female RD (LABIATUM) that has yet to lay
an egg. She resides in my 135g with an 8" Barred Midas male that
chases her quite a bit. He has never hurt her, I suppose he just
wants her to lay eggs.
BBOY
You sure those are eggs in the corner?
The Manguenese and the FH are a little too little to be mating quite yet....
Under age and unwed mothers,,,the problem continues.
BIG REDD
09-04-2005, 7:42 PM
WHEN YOU GET SOME PICS,POST EM, THEY ARE GONNA LOOK COOL TOGETHER. WHERE ARE U IN MD
Serygo
09-04-2005, 11:35 PM
Under age and unwed mothers,,,the problem continues.
heheheh
UNDERAGE MOTHAHS! hahahah
I am thinking they are too Juvenile,,, so they might be leftovers from someone elses....
BIG REDD
09-04-2005, 11:37 PM
grow them out and find out what they are
I am located in Upper Marlboro, MD.
BBOY
e!o!z!
09-09-2005, 2:27 PM
I would love to have some of the fry in a couple of months
BIG REDD
09-09-2005, 8:56 PM
I am located in Upper Marlboro, MD.
BBOY
im in chesapeake beach.
thamunsta
09-09-2005, 10:37 PM
I would love to have some of the fry in a couple of months
yah u grabbed the words out of my mouth and droped them on the floor
Miles
09-11-2005, 11:06 AM
I will buy them all ;)
So I can breed a crazy aggressive flowerhorn species of my own! and call it Mileshorn!
managuense-fury
09-11-2005, 6:50 PM
Can you take pics of the parents? Cant wait to see what these will look like.
wickedworm76
09-13-2005, 7:51 PM
post some pics pleaaase!!:)
coyotethug
09-24-2005, 9:51 AM
From past experience cichlids can breed earlier than most would think. A friend of mine had texas blues pair off and lay fertile clutches at 2 inches in length. The babies were fine and quickly outgrew their parents. Certain triggers, lack of water changes, temp changes, food changes, can trigger spawning at very young sizes. Another friend of mine breed FH's like crazy. The best breeders he has are under 6 inches. Most start to breed around 4 inches. When they get too big the male just ends up killing the female off. I guess he just gets too mean to breed.