Damn my socofoli is spawning with a red zebra.

[jcarson]

Hello MFK

I am not against hybrids but a really interesting thing is going on in my tank right now.

My current tank boss a socofoli is spawning with a young red zebra. It is confirmed, she is holding and her throat is just getting more swollen as I type.

Its her first spawn so probabilities are it might not go full term unless I strip.

Has anyone seen this combination?

Is it worth the time to strip?

Just searching for viable answers and feedback to go through the trouble of stripping.

 

[RD.]

Mbuna commonly interbreed among species, all it takes is a dominant male, and a willing partner. I have seen a ton of hybrid crosses over the years, but not specifically this one. Not sure why you would strip, unless for some reason you want to keep the hybrid offspring? Personally I would allow her to spit in the main tank, and let nature take its course.

 

[jcarson]

Yeah this dude is a horny lil bugger.
Well to be honest I was thinking of stripping to see the outcome.
Im sorta intrigued and the possibility.

Maybe a muted red zebra with black striping? Idk, but after seeing this I am interested.

I have never seen species spawning with other species. (In my tanks)
Granted I have never kept a mixed species tank in any less than a 100 gallon.
I really need to move so I can get bigger tanks.