Breeding Melanochromis Dialptus

shade2dope · 08-06-2007, 08:41 PM

I have had this proven pair meaning they breed in past, for about two months. I just moved them to a 55g to hopefully get them in the mood the male is "showng off to her" but she hasnt realy showed any intrest i was wondering if there any way to get her in the mood like maybe a change in temp or food or somthing if anyone has any ideas please post thanks in advance

kay-bee · 08-06-2007, 09:24 PM

Sometimes water changes spark spawning interest.

However, while a male and female melanochromis will breed, mbuna species don't really 'pair up', and are actually 'harem breeders'. That is to say one male per several females per species for optimal breeding conditions.

shade2dope · 08-07-2007, 11:40 AM

kk thanks i have tried a water change but no help but that was a while ago so ill try again...about the pair i was meaning there was a good chance it would happen again but thats not what i said tx for help

08-06-2007, 08:41 PM	#1
shade2dope Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Age: 19 Posts: 356 User Feedback: (0)	Breeding Melanochromis Dialptus I have had this proven pair meaning they breed in past, for about two months. I just moved them to a 55g to hopefully get them in the mood the male is "showng off to her" but she hasnt realy showed any intrest i was wondering if there any way to get her in the mood like maybe a change in temp or food or somthing if anyone has any ideas please post thanks in advance __________________ 3 Aulonocara Sp Maleri 2 female Two eletric blu ali 1 male 1 female,Clown Pleco,abn,Yellow Lab Two Haplochromis ruby green and some juvies, two flame backs one female, compressicep,Fancy Guppies Goby Dragon,Jack Demsey,Altolamprologus calvus (Chaitika)

08-06-2007, 09:24 PM	#2
kay-bee Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Age: 39 Posts: 74 User Feedback: (0)	Sometimes water changes spark spawning interest. However, while a male and female melanochromis will breed, mbuna species don't really 'pair up', and are actually 'harem breeders'. That is to say one male per several females per species for optimal breeding conditions. __________________ 4 african cichlid tanks 4 saltwater aquariums

08-07-2007, 11:40 AM	#3
shade2dope Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Age: 19 Posts: 356 User Feedback: (0)	kk thanks i have tried a water change but no help but that was a while ago so ill try again...about the pair i was meaning there was a good chance it would happen again but thats not what i said tx for help __________________ 3 Aulonocara Sp Maleri 2 female Two eletric blu ali 1 male 1 female,Clown Pleco,abn,Yellow Lab Two Haplochromis ruby green and some juvies, two flame backs one female, compressicep,Fancy Guppies Goby Dragon,Jack Demsey,Altolamprologus calvus (Chaitika)

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