Sexing Black belt viejas

[Bbuckley]

There's still nothing going on. The male has coloured up nicely. Still digging. But no eggs

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Either way though they are both absolutely stunning fish, your doing something right ?.

 

[Maduka]

Either way though they are both absolutely stunning fish, your doing something right ?.

Haha. Thanks

 

[Maduka]

Did you try the cold water thing, what's your pH like that can have an effect on breeding.

It could be there not quite ready yet fingers crossed they will get there eventually though.

Yes. I did a cold water change also. Only additional thing I noticed is that the females egg tube looks a bit bigger than before

 

[Maduka]

Yes. I did a cold water change also. Only additional thing I noticed is that the females egg tube looks a bit bigger than before

PH is 7.2 - 7.5

 

[Bbuckley]

PH is 7.2 - 7.5

PH should be good at that. the 7.5 is higher of the range but any where from 6.5 to 7.5 should be good for them. Do they have any wood or other hiding places I had luck with some CA cichlids when they felt they could breed out of sight.

He might a be shy performer ?

 

[Maduka]

PH should be good at that. the 7.5 is higher of the range but any where from 6.5 to 7.5 should be good for them. Do they have any wood or other hiding places I had luck with some CA cichlids when they felt they could breed out of sight.

He might a be shy performer ?

I'll add some hiding places for them. There was some drift wood, but I removed.

 

[Bbuckley]

I'll add some hiding places for them. There was some drift wood, but I removed.

I'll keep my fingers crossed ???

 

[Maduka]

Finally the pair has laid eggs

 

[Bbuckley]

Finally the pair has laid eggs

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Woop woop ?? congratulations and well done keep us updated.

 

[Maduka]

A small update on the fry. Theyre growing very well. a huge thank you to all you guys that helped out. there are 298 in total at this point. Sorry for the late reply