The best hosts are the ones that breed like rabbits. Some cichlids learn and will stop breeding. Labidochromis, Haplochromis, Astatotilapia, Otopharynx lithobates, Metriaclima callainos and estherae, Labeotropheus trewavasae, and Pseudotropheus acei; are all good choices for hosts. Any mouthbrooder should work but these seem to have the most success.
Another good tip is to have big mouthbrooders. You get more kitties that way. For example, a 2-inch labidochromis will typically hold 20 cichlid eggs while a large 4-inch female Labeotropheus or Metriaclima can hold upwards of 50+ cichlid eggs, so they can fit more catfish eggs.
Just a tip.
Another good tip is to have big mouthbrooders. You get more kitties that way. For example, a 2-inch labidochromis will typically hold 20 cichlid eggs while a large 4-inch female Labeotropheus or Metriaclima can hold upwards of 50+ cichlid eggs, so they can fit more catfish eggs.
Just a tip.
