Breeding in a 55 gallon?

Joshmac8

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well i decided to do a breeding group or breeding pair of something in my 55 gallon.......I love the hobby to death and figured maybe i could make a couple extra bucks in the process while enjoying the hobby and all.....kinda looking for recommendations if anyone has any???? Looking to stay with cichlids.
 

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Well convict are definatly the easiest but won't get you much...

If you're willing to invest in Electric Blue Jack Dempseys, their fry will sell for like $40 at 2"
 

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As juveniles, yes. as they grow older, they become more stable. If you are willing to invest you could buy a breeding pair of adults, or 6-8 juveniles and pick the healthiest ones to breed.

If your not wishing to spend $200+, then you could breed convicts or regular JDs. Just find something you like, don't get something for the money or rarity. Find a cichlid you think is cool and you like, and go with that. :D
EBJD:
 

fishbum

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Look into dwarfs. Apistos would be good in a 55.You could probably have 2 or maybe 3 harems.
What part of Iowa are you from?
 

congofeet

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You should realize though that if you breed electric blue jacks that you will not get 100% yield of electric blues, so dont be disappointed. You will get ~25% electric blues, genetics suck.
 

Cichlaholics Anonymous

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there's not too many hardy cichlids that will also breed in a 55 which also will provide fry that can be sold for any decent amount...just breed something for fun.
 
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