Altums

[rudy]

Here are some of today's pics of my Altums

 

[K_Cichlids]

Nice group. How many and how old are they?

 

[rudy]

There are now 8. (Lost one due to an injury and stupidity) been in captivity for over 2 years so would guess 3

 

[Woefulrelic]

Nice they look really healthy, have you had any breeding experiences with these guys? From what I understand it's quite tough to get fry from them.

 

[rudy]

Nice they look really healthy, have you had any breeding experiences with these guys? From what I understand it's quite tough to get fry from them.

No I am going to losely try to breed them but from the sounds of it I doubt I will have a lot of luck!

 

[Woefulrelic]

No I am going to losely try to breed them but from the sounds of it I doubt I will have a lot of luck!

Yeah, I don't blame you. I was curious if they would attempt and it doesn't work out or they need a trigger of some kind.

 

[rudy]

Yes I am going to go against the grain on this one and try to keep them in the main tank and see if they breed. If it does not work out (which I am told will be the case) I will re evaluate

 

[Woefulrelic]

I wouldn't give up before you start, some people are out there putting there kids through college on these CB fry lol

 

[Pomatomus]

Yes I am going to go against the grain on this one and try to keep them in the main tank and see if they breed. If it does not work out (which I am told will be the case) I will re evaluate

That's been my strategy for a year and nothing so far! Although my two did pair up.

 

[mrrobxc]

This is an amazing tank. Altums with m. Fasciatus and stingrays.

What conditions are you keeping them in?