Gender of my JD?

[cacichlids]

Yes it does promote breeding... I just thought it was your regular temperature. Keep the temp up for a week or so and then do daily 10% water changes with colder water, it will simulate rain and promote breeding. Also feed em live food if possible or fresh frozen foods high in protein (worms, shrimp, fish), small meals two to three times a day.

Another method that works great for single pairs is to place a small mirror for a few minutes in the tank to help em bond. I don't recommend leaving the mirror for days at a time because it causes a lot of stress on the male but 15-20 minutes every day does the job just as well.

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[ragdog]

male and a female nice fish

 

[Bxdr]

I tried a mirror but the male didnt seem very agressive. The females stomach looks plump so maybe they've been trying but the others were in the way. Gunna leave them alone for a week and see if eggs come about! Excited about fry!

@cacichlids
Thank you for all your tips!

 

[Bxdr]

Very pretty JD's! I had to give mine away a few weeks ago. (Too many tanks, and lack of space.) I'm still having withdrawl symtoms!

At leat you have plent of others to keep you company!

 

[Bxdr]

Thanls guys for compliments in my JD!

 

[Bxdr]

I tried the mirror trick, my fish just stand still. Little to no movement. I did daily "rain water changes". Still iffy on the 88F ...should i just take out the heater? My tank averages 78F without heater. (Mid Summer)

 

[AngryCichlids]

wow 2 males? seriously? lol

Here's a more detailed explanation for those of you who didn't even bother

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Exactly

 

[Bxdr]

I attached a few more pictures of them after the first day of this post that I gave them their own 55 gal, 88F , daily rain showers. When they're under the clay pot saucer at 45 degrees angle they're very deep in color. The female's abdomen is slightly bulgy.

 

[still]

ca's right, male and female.

 

[CTL]

yeah looks like big male and small female to me