convict question

rizkybuziness · 09-21-2006, 07:30 PM

Would lowering the temperature of the tank stop or slow the reproduction of the convicts? I would prefer not to separate them, but will if necessary. Any opinions appreciated.

**Damon** · 09-21-2006, 08:00 PM

It could but would also stress them out.

Gourami Swami · 09-21-2006, 08:30 PM

I wouldnt try It because it could possibly harm their health. Just get a divider or large net.

Phantom_Cichlid · 09-22-2006, 05:50 AM

dang u guys i wanted to be here to answer this but yes what Damon and Gourami Swami said is true and Im with GS on this one

rizkybuziness · 09-22-2006, 05:12 PM

Thanks for the info. Would they be good feeder fish?

Phantom_Cichlid · 09-22-2006, 05:31 PM

how big are they and to what

emc7 · 09-22-2006, 05:47 PM

The have spiney dorsals, so don't feed them to anything uber-delicate, but many people feed convict to other cichids (like pikes) and even fish-eating livebearers. Warning, sometimes the clever ones escape and you end up with some convicts in your other tank.

Phantom_Cichlid · 09-22-2006, 05:50 PM

emc I have also heard of them being fed to Midas and other really large cichlids but only when the cons where small

rizkybuziness · 09-22-2006, 07:41 PM

I was thinking oscars.

Phantom_Cichlid · 09-22-2006, 07:54 PM

size of oscars and cons

Gump · 09-22-2006, 08:42 PM

feeding cons is fine. if the fish you are feeding them to is suppost to eat fish they wont have a problem with the spines. as for size of feeding it depends on the size of the fish you are feeding them to. ive fed my 13" male midas 2-3" cons before. midas have a small mouth but he consumed them. i used my midas fry for lungfish food after the market for true midas fell through in my area, if you take the fry when they still have yoke sacks there like little protien bubbles and will help you other fish grow quickly.

Phantom_Cichlid · 09-23-2006, 09:38 PM

IDK about your Oscar(s) but my bros loved one of my small ones wasnt even in there 30 seconds as soon as i turned to put the net down it was gone

09-21-2006, 07:30 PM	#1
rizkybuziness Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Age: 33 Posts: 7	convict question Would lowering the temperature of the tank stop or slow the reproduction of the convicts? I would prefer not to separate them, but will if necessary. Any opinions appreciated.

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Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,982	It could but would also stress them out. __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

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Gourami Swami Supreme Dictator For Life Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Somewhere out Yonder... Posts: 1,102	I wouldnt try It because it could possibly harm their health. Just get a divider or large net. __________________

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Phantom_Cichlid Confused Fish Keeper Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Florida Age: 19 Posts: 613	how big are they and to what __________________ The store that sold you those fish was trying to make money. The people on this board are replying for free because they care about fish. Please, take our word, not theirs.

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09-22-2006, 05:12 PM	#5
rizkybuziness Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Age: 33 Posts: 7	Thanks for the info. Would they be good feeder fish?

09-22-2006, 05:47 PM	#7
emc7 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Age: 39 Posts: 2,893	The have spiney dorsals, so don't feed them to anything uber-delicate, but many people feed convict to other cichids (like pikes) and even fish-eating livebearers. Warning, sometimes the clever ones escape and you end up with some convicts in your other tank.

09-22-2006, 05:50 PM	#8
Phantom_Cichlid Confused Fish Keeper Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Florida Age: 19 Posts: 613	emc I have also heard of them being fed to Midas and other really large cichlids but only when the cons where small __________________ The store that sold you those fish was trying to make money. The people on this board are replying for free because they care about fish. Please, take our word, not theirs.

09-22-2006, 07:41 PM	#9
rizkybuziness Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Age: 33 Posts: 7	I was thinking oscars.

09-22-2006, 07:54 PM	#10
Phantom_Cichlid Confused Fish Keeper Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Florida Age: 19 Posts: 613	size of oscars and cons __________________ The store that sold you those fish was trying to make money. The people on this board are replying for free because they care about fish. Please, take our word, not theirs.

09-22-2006, 08:42 PM	#11
Gump Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Age: 24 Posts: 447	feeding cons is fine. if the fish you are feeding them to is suppost to eat fish they wont have a problem with the spines. as for size of feeding it depends on the size of the fish you are feeding them to. ive fed my 13" male midas 2-3" cons before. midas have a small mouth but he consumed them. i used my midas fry for lungfish food after the market for true midas fell through in my area, if you take the fry when they still have yoke sacks there like little protien bubbles and will help you other fish grow quickly.

09-23-2006, 09:38 PM	#12
Phantom_Cichlid Confused Fish Keeper Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Florida Age: 19 Posts: 613	IDK about your Oscar(s) but my bros loved one of my small ones wasnt even in there 30 seconds as soon as i turned to put the net down it was gone __________________ The store that sold you those fish was trying to make money. The people on this board are replying for free because they care about fish. Please, take our word, not theirs.

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