Without Dithers?

[benzjamin13]

Ever breeding pair I've had seems to need Dithers. I really don't want the extra fish. Is it possible to have just some breeding Cichlids without Dithers? My breeding pair of Salvani bred when I had them in the 75g with the Dats and GT, but I moved them to their own 50g and they would fight without Dithers. The male almost killed the female. And the Convicts I used to have...well...the male killed the female and I didn't have Dithers with them.

 

[Cichlidgirl91]

You could always try putting pictures of other fish right outside the tank. Or maybe try holding a mirror up for a little bit at a time.

 

[benzjamin13]

What about Firemouths? I hear they're mildly aggressive and breed easily. Do they need Dithers?

 

[killerfish]

sure with an established pair you can breed them with out Dithers dithers are usually only needed when your worried about one of your fish killing its mate