i have two black convicts one male one female how fast should they breed? i have had them for 2 weeks together.
black convict cichlids
- Thread starter carterhh
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how big is your tank? has the male started digging pits? do you have driftwood or clay pots in your tank?
hmm how's your water temp? make sure it's up at about 80-82 degrees Fahrenheit. I'd highly recommend getting a clay pot for them. almost never fails.
oh and keep up with daily water changes (at least 15%) if you actually plan on letting them grow up. if either of the parents get to aggressive with one another (it has already happened to me...twice) seperate them if you can either with a divider or just taking one of them out of the tank. i don't think you'll have this problem in a 55g but it's something to be aware of
How big are the cons?
Make sure they have a cave (or 2-3) to feel comfortable in and lay eggs.
I would advise not to do daily WCs as frequent may stress/disturb them. I do a weekly 50% WC, and IME a large water change can induce spawning. But I have heard of people having success both ways.
Keep an eye on the female, her colors may get more intense as she becomes gravid. Do they exhibit any pairing behavior? Do they swim in sync or brush up against each other, flare gills, lip-lock?
As long as the nitrates are below 20 ppm and the pH is between 7-8 you should get positive results.
Make sure they have a cave (or 2-3) to feel comfortable in and lay eggs.
I would advise not to do daily WCs as frequent may stress/disturb them. I do a weekly 50% WC, and IME a large water change can induce spawning. But I have heard of people having success both ways.
Keep an eye on the female, her colors may get more intense as she becomes gravid. Do they exhibit any pairing behavior? Do they swim in sync or brush up against each other, flare gills, lip-lock?
As long as the nitrates are below 20 ppm and the pH is between 7-8 you should get positive results.