how do i breed cichlids

[llbanhammerii]

i am buying some green terror cichlids and r going to try two breed them but have never raised cichlids before and realy fell in love withe the green terror it is in my oppinion the best cichlidive seen.

1 i am putting them in a 55 gal tank it s somwhat planted and i have waited and tested ph for about 3 weeks and it is perfect for them.

would this be ok for the cichlids to breed in?

 

[Guapote]

There is no "yes or no" answer to this.

Conditions are important. Water quality is key.

If you want to get a pair, I would suggest buying 8-10, from different sources if possible and wait for a pair to bond. Pairs can be aggressive and destructive so if you like your plants, beware.

Personally I haven't had any success breeding Green Terrors. I know others who have been successful but I haven't.

BTW, this belongs in the breeding section.

 

[Camshaft Ramrod]

Buy a dozen, toss them in, whichever 10 don't pair up sell back to store.

 

[Frostyone]

First of all welcom to MFK, second look around and please find the correct section to post questions like this in. We have a SA/CA section as well as a breeding section. If you're not posting something for sale then you should not be posting here.

 

[Druu]

Buy a dozen, toss them in, whichever 10 don't pair up sell back to store.

A dozen GTs in a 55? Getting him off to a bad start. Unless he runs a couple of FX5s on that thing!

 

[Camshaft Ramrod]

A dozen GTs in a 55? Getting him off to a bad start. Unless he runs a couple of FX5s on that thing!

You think a dozen 5 inch GT's in a 55 gallon for a week or two is wrong?
Yes, it's a little cramped, but short term. It's not permanent.
I'm just trying to put this boy on the fast track for some GT lovin..
Toss in a few pots and some extra water changes.

 

[woofy]

the plants wont survive long wtih 5+ gts in there. they will dig around the gravel and such.

 

[llbanhammerii]

my bad i am new at posting and didnt realize i was in the wrong section

 

[devder1]

dont worry, i put my first post abt breeding cons in the DIY section!

 

[woofy]

dont worry, i put my first post abt breeding cons in the DIY section!

well that would have worked if it was the cons the ones posting but....


for something not permanent u can see who pairs up in a 55g just fine. why green terrors anywyas? is there any cichlid u want to try first so u get the hang of raising fry and the breeding pattern?