Aquarium Forum banner

Cross breeding

3K views 8 replies 5 participants last post by  Aceranch 
#1 ·
My large male festivum and small rainbow cichlid are protecting a nest. At first I thought he was ill from the odd behavior. I just checked and they are hovering over a clutch in a low back corner together. They are the only two cichlids in this 29G so I guess I might of created a problem. Is this common with such an odd pairing and should I expect the fry to be viable?
 
#3 ·
I'd be interested in seeing some photos of any fry that may survive, just for curiousity. As mentioned, dont give away/sell the fry and dont re breed.
 
#8 ·
I would have liked to see the fry, but I'm happy that nature took care of this for you. I have heard of folks pulling hybreds out of feeders and if one unethical person gets their hands on them they are all over the hobby. I commend you for spliting the pair up.

Merry Christmas
 
This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.
Top