Convicts are not spawning :/

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Sarertnoc Kram

Sarertnoc Kram

Jack Dempsey
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Apr 11, 2012
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In a community tank 55 needs to be upgraded stat 48.16.17
O 7"
RD 6"
FM 5"
FM 3"
GT 4"
JD 4"
JD 5"
TSN 6"
And the convict pair might take the two FMs to the lfs they are paired but the smaller one seems to small to breed jds will be traded in also trying to cut back on stock.



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If they are still small (like about 1"-2") then it might take a while but they are really easy breeders. When the female is ready she gets her belly color and the dorsal and other fins get tints of color to them. The males get tints of colors on the fins also when the right light hits them. The male might harass her to the point of killing her if she doesn't want to spawn and he is ready. It's easier for her to avoid this with hiding places and tank mates to divert aggression. I'd let them do it in the tank and then remove the eggs if they are on a rock or decor and hatch them artificially unless you want to move the pair to a 20-29 gallon tank. If you see the pair digging a pit some where behind a rock or under one, then they are getting ready to spawn and the pit is for when the eggs fall during the wiggling stage before the free swimming stage. They will raise the fry after hatching and are some of the best parents. But, they are super aggressive and half your tank will be off limits. Hope that helps you out. I just pulled some babies out of a tank tonight and put them in a 10 gallon to rear.
 
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