Breeding Hints and Tips

Whether it is the joy of seeing new life emerge, the knowledge that our fish feel "at home" or the personal satisfaction that "we made it", a fish spawn is by far the most gratifying experience for an aquarist. Here we present accounts of spawning different species as well as general information and tips. You will also find photographic evidence to help you identify different stages of egg and fry development.

 

Photo by George J. Reclos.

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Breeding Pseudacanthicus leopardus Marina Parha and George J. Reclos Friday, 31 October 2008 971
My Experience with Paratheraps fenestratus Marina Parha Wednesday, 29 October 2008 183
Keeping and Breeding Hypancistrus Zebra (L46) Marina Parha Saturday, 06 September 2008 1048
Mouthbrooders: Collecting and Raising the fry George J. Reclos Tuesday, 09 April 2002 539
The Effect of pH on the Fry Sex Ratio George J. Reclos Friday, 07 December 2001 533
No Stripping. Observing the Mouthbrooding Care of Fossorochromis rostratus Frank Panis Tuesday, 30 October 2001 323
Breeding in the Wild Andreas Iliopoulos Friday, 23 March 2001 406
Spawning Your Fish - The Basics Andreas Iliopoulos Wednesday, 14 March 2001 398
The Real Value of a Hybrid Simona Santini Thursday, 07 December 2000 429
Spawning Cichlids Francesco Zezza Tuesday, 14 September 1999 463