Etroplus canarensis / Canara Pearlspot Have Spawned

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notho2000

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For several days now, it's looked as if a pair of Canara Pearlspot cichlids were getting ready to spawn. They had singled out one particular rock as a potential site. Knowing that Orange Chromides, if given a choice, would always choose the inside of a flower pot laid on its side, I thought I would try it with these... which I did last evening. At first they steered clear, almost as if they were scared of it. This evening, I went down to my fish room and noticed that the pair had placed a cluster of eggs in it. I removed the pot with eggs tonight, just before I posted this video.

[video=youtube_share;SPb8cgRgcKM]http://youtu.be/SPb8cgRgcKM[/video]
 
notho2000 said:
For several days now, it's looked as if a pair of Canara Pearlspot cichlids were getting ready to spawn. They had singled out one particular rock as a potential site. Knowing that Orange Chromides, if given a choice, would always choose the inside of a flower pot laid on its side, I thought I would try it with these... which I did last evening. At first they steered clear, almost as if they were scared of it. This evening, I went down to my fish room and noticed that the pair had placed a cluster of eggs in it. I removed the pot with eggs tonight, just before I posted this video.

[video=youtube_share;SPb8cgRgcKM]http://youtu.be/SPb8cgRgcKM[/video]
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Nice Jim!!! I'm glad you can keep the species going. Personally I think seasonal changes in temperature are the key to stimulate spawning.
Saludos
 
notho2000 said:
For several days now, it's looked as if a pair of Canara Pearlspot cichlids were getting ready to spawn. They had singled out one particular rock as a potential site. Knowing that Orange Chromides, if given a choice, would always choose the inside of a flower pot laid on its side, I thought I would try it with these... which I did last evening. At first they steered clear, almost as if they were scared of it. This evening, I went down to my fish room and noticed that the pair had placed a cluster of eggs in it. I removed the pot with eggs tonight, just before I posted this video.

[video=youtube_share;SPb8cgRgcKM]http://youtu.be/SPb8cgRgcKM[/video]
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Hello there,

It's great to see this fish overseas too and that too spawning. Good job. Btw this fish Is from my native place in Southern India. :)

Cheers,

Karthik




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ciclasoman said:
Nice Jim!!! I'm glad you can keep the species going. Personally I think seasonal changes in temperature are the key to stimulate spawning.
Saludos
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Thanks Jose.

KarthikC said:
Hello there,
It's great to see this fish overseas too and that too spawning. Good job. Btw this fish Is from my native place in Southern India. :)
Cheers,
Karthik
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Thank you Karthik. I keep both the Orange and Green Chromides too and enjoy all three species of Indian cichlids.
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The canarensis eggs are just beginning to hatch. Out of the estimated spawn of ~150-200, only about 20 have fungused. It's into the fourth day and the water temperature is ~80F. So it's looking good.
 
notho2000 said:
The canarensis eggs are just beginning to hatch. Out of the estimated spawn of ~150-200, only about 20 have fungused. It's into the fourth day and the water temperature is ~80F. So it's looking good.
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I wish you good luck, my friend. :)

Cheers,

Karthik


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I will try to share a write up with u regarding a study conducted by local authorities. :)

Cheers,

Karthik


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I had seen it before, but had trouble relocating it so thanks also for the link!

20 fungused? Think it's due to a young male?
 
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