my hybrid project

[Andrewtfw]

I agree. The Lyonsi has the right shape, attitude and colors to make a nice FH mix. Since they closely resemble FH/RD already, it has probably been done before, but I have never seen one clearly stated as such a cross. Good luck and keep us posted.

 

[fhcruiser]

thanks guys, keep your fingers cross, i will try to breed them in a week or two!!

 

[Mike fail]

with a male that decent its almost a crime not to get him a decent female flowerhorn mate.

 

[fhcruiser]

thanks mate, he has a kamalau female by his side but im just going to try this mating and see what happens

 

[fhcruiser]

they paired up well and now together, lets see what happens

 

[fhcruiser]

update on them, the lyonsi female is on a convict pattern now lol(evil face), sorry for the tank mess and water, tons of things going on right now

 

[toomanyfishes]

Not that I have anything at all against hybrids. I have a few of my own "homegrown" red texas. Although, I believe the Lyonsi is on the ACA C.A.R.E.S Conservation Priority Species at Risk List labeled as CR, CP (critically endangered, conservation priority). You would actually be doing the fish a great service if you could find a male Lyonsi to mate her too and help increase the population of this rare and beautiful cichlid. And I'm sure the fry would attract more interest than the lyonsi /hybrid fry would. and a better price as well. Either way, good luck with your project.

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[Mike fail]

doesnt look like a pure lyonsi to me to begin with. but ive not looked into them real hard

 

[fhcruiser]

Not that I have anything at all against hybrids. I have a few of my own "homegrown" red texas. Although, I believe the Lyonsi is on the ACA C.A.R.E.S Conservation Priority Species at Risk List labeled as CR, CP (critically endangered, conservation priority). You would actually be doing the fish a great service if you could find a male Lyonsi to mate her too and help increase the population of this rare and beautiful cichlid. And I'm sure the fry would attract more interest than the lyonsi /hybrid fry would. and a better price as well. Either way, good luck with your project.

i was thingking of that, i have heard of the lyonsi being endangered, maybe soon i will be getting a male for her,this morning they have eggs already, not that many but im good with it, looks like eggs are fertile

 

[Mattyou]

Congrats on another spawn Leo, you running out of room yet?