Massive Jags Need Some Breeding Help and Cuban Sex Question...

[twhittle]

Thanks to JK47 I have this beautiful Jag pair (both close to 14 inches). I have them in a 120 gallon all to themselves. They have yet to breed (been together for 1 month). Any suggestions other than dimming the lights and playing Barry White?

Also, I am thinking this 7 inch Cuban is a male. What do you guys think?

 

[Michael6945c]

If I ever want a fish to breed I just keep up on water changes and raise the temp 2 degrees


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[NWatson]

I would do water changes with cooler water temps and give them places to spawn. A large clay pot and a large flat rock should give them options. A month is not that long, they may still be adjusting to their new home. I would do water changes once a week and give it time.

 

[twhittle]

Thanks. Any thoughts on the Cuban's gender?

 

[tanyaelec11]

male

 

[Dial92]

a female jag at 14'' wow never seen that before as she is old she might be done breeding

 

[Anchovie]

Water changes with cold water and live/frozen foods usually do it. And also you forgot about dosing the tank with red wine. (10ml per gal) although tequila works faster for my female.


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[duanes]

Yes male Cuban, female would have a dark area in the dorsal like this.

my manguense would spawn when I'd do a massive group of water changes with rain water (maybe 50% every day for a week), a little cooler than the tank average.
I keep rain barrels just for that purpose.

 

[twhittle]

Yes male Cuban, female would have a dark area in the dorsal like this.

my manguense would spawn when I'd do a massive group of water changes with rain water (maybe 50% every day for a week), a little cooler than the tank average.
I keep rain barrels just for that purpose.

Wow..interesting!

 

[dogofwar]

I've found that younger fish tend to breed more frequently.

Extra feeding and a big, warm water change.

Matt

a female jag at 14'' wow never seen that before as she is old she might be done breeding