Birth control for fish!!!!!

[cichlidlover1]

Okay i know this may sound werid but i cant get my african cichlids to stop spawing!!! i noticed lots of people want help with breeding but i kinda want it to stop in mine. At this moment I am in no position to become a breeder and are having a hard time selling the offspring as i live in the country with no vehicle.HELP. My temp is currently at 77 they get fed twice a day with flakes, pellets, sticks.I change 30 gallon a week(tank is 180g) In the just the past 2 months I have had 3 fish that have had babies and currently have 2 more holding. HELP

 

[Angler]

Don't most of the fry just get eaten by the adults if you just leave them in the tank?

 

[knifegill]

Whatever that sterilizing compound is that greedy fish farmers dip their fish in to make them sterile prior to shipping.

 

[cichlidlover1]

Yes most of them have but to this date i have had 5 survive and are doing well ine the tank. my tank is at capacity dont want it to become to over croweded

 

[Camshaft Ramrod]

Tape a picture of Lady Gaga to the glass, facing the fish. That should help reduce spawning.

 

[MonsterMinis]

Syno cat... not sure what species but their are a few that specialize in predating cichlid fry/eggs/nests. or a predetory pleco may also be the ticket.. depending if you've got mouth breeders or egg layers.. I'de look into some form of fry predetor that will leave the adults but take care of the fry or at least help control it.

P.S Otherwise i think CR's idea just might work... It works for me.

 

[bbboys]

What species of fish are breeding?

 

[jdm_da510]

i can neuter ur fish for a small fee?

 

[manlyfish]

time for surgery...

 

[livebearerfreak]

lady gaga is a go for me LMAO shes HOT! (i know im gunna get shunned for this LMAO ) anyways, get some type of catfish. btw what is the stock?