Update/rate my Flowerhorn, Grade A

[Aquatic Aggression]

It helps to know your fish well. I mean know the variety, behavior, potential inherited traits and genetic health. Be a keeper first then a breeder. If you have the desire the info is out there. If you know your fish you know the best way to breed them and rear the fry. Good luck.

 

[gamerpond1]

If it happen you will need to raise a whole batch of fry to about 2 or 3 inches. Out of their fry don't expect every single fry to look good. Its all about genetics so expect percentages in color out of the batch.
5 % you'll want to keep
15% desirable color and pearling
15% pearled
15% kind of red small pearls color
50% will be undesirable no color, no pearls, or a poor growth rate

Also keep in mind they could very well throw a unexpected mutation.

 

[F1FlowerHornA1]

If it happen you will need to raise a whole batch of fry to about 2 or 3 inches. Out of their fry don't expect every single fry to look good. Its all about genetics so expect percentages in color out of the batch.
5 % you'll want to keep
15% desirable color and pearling
15% pearled
15% kind of red small pearls color
50% will be undesirable no color, no pearls, or a poor growth rate

Also keep in mind they could very well throw a unexpected mutation.

How long will it take my female to lay eggs/male fertilize them? I removed the divider last night and today they have still been interacting in a positive way, she still has the black stripes and is very dark, etc. Where would the eggs be laid?

 

[gamerpond1]

It all depends on the pair just watch their tubes. I've had females lay with in a night of barely seeing her tube start to drop. I've also had females take two days to drop their tube after seeing the tube appear. After they spawn the eggs have between 48 hrs and 5 days to hatch. Length of hatch time all depends on genetics, water quality, and water temperature.

 

[fatboy8]

You've got a nice male there I would be more than happy with him. The longer fins are a nice touch as well really nice fish

 

[F1FlowerHornA1]

You've got a nice male there I would be more than happy with him. The longer fins are a nice touch as well really nice fish

Sorry didn't realize you posted here lol wouldn't have sent the picture on your thread.
Yes he's paired with a female now who are getting along great - for the time being Lol

 

[LovinPhish]

Follow AA and gamerpond1's advice and you will be on the road to getting some frys. Mine usually breeds at night. Good luck on breeding your flowerhorns. Nice Male by the way
Looks close to one of my fh.

 

[LovinPhish]

Forgot to mention he is at 6-7 inches as of now.

 

[F1FlowerHornA1]

Forgot to mention he is at 6-7 inches as of now.

At what size (age) was he sexually mature enough to fertilize ? Mine is only about 3 inches right now

 

[DIRTY REDD]

Buy a grow out tank now 55g or bigger