spawn of northern Uruguay Saxatilis

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serrasalmus_collector;4219831; said:
That is fascinating. Congratulations on the spawning in captivity. You have given me a lot of insite, and inspiration to persue spawning of another species of pike cichlid.

How big are the parent fish?
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Thanks very much! I wish you ALL the luck with your pikes, the hobby needs more pike spawns.

The adult fish appear to be around the six to seven inch mark, but, I haven't measured them.

Conner;4220068; said:
Congrats! Can't wait to see fry swimming around! And Peanut stole my line :irked:.
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Thanks Conner, I can't wait either. :naughty:
 
I'm hoping that once I can dedicate my 90g tank to my alta pair, that they'll decide to spawn for me. The females beat up the male a couple of times, but with other fish in the tank, he just won't take the initiative. Maybe once they're alone they'll feel a little friskier...
 
Spent the weekend at the lake, worried the WHOLE time about the fry. . . no problem, looks like they should be free swimming by tomorrow! WOOHOO!
 
Peanut_Power;4229991; said:
You doubted the ability of your pikes to raise their own young? Tisk tisk! LoL! Glad they are doing superb sir!
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HAHAHA Peanut. . . I have been down this road too many times, plus, there are a pair of Festae in there with them, not to mention a C. Scottii and some Hoplo Cats. The odds were not in their favor :ROFL:

They are just starting to shoot off the bottom like popcorn, I think I will siphon a few and make sure I get some :naughty:
 
pulled about half of the fry tonight, just to see if I can raise em. . . the rest are in the "community", maybe mom and dad can raise em as well?

Pics of fry when I have a free evening :D (and maybe get my mitts on a 105 macro)
 
awesome!! i wish i had enough tank space to try and spawn a pair of pikes. best of luck to you and i look forward to seeing the progression of them growing.
 
Got em to free swimming, now they are all over the place. Here is a shot of some of the fry beside dad, sorry for the crap quality, they are at the back of the tank and I could really use a macro :D

So, they will be at the two week stage tomorrow morning, as in the eggs were laid on the 13th in the morning, I don't think they will be big enough to bring to ACA. . . oh well LOL

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