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Re: anybody got a clue?
>I'm interested in breeding another killifish species (Aphyosemion
>preferably, I like their body/fin shape). I would consider myself a
>beginner, so a relativly easy to breed, plant-spawning species would be
>best. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Read what Shane says about BIT. I too like these fish, they aren't real
picky regarding water conditions, condition nicely on frozen foods, and in
a planted tank you'll soon have a nice breeding population without removing
eggs and hatching them in separate containers.
Now, on the other hand, I have a similar fish in BIT. They're also shy and
reclusive, but my, what a nice fish. Great finnage, my 10 gallon planted
grow-out tank has probably 5 pair in it and the males are usually always
out and about, showing off in front of each other. I never see the breeders
in the 2.5, though. Other things: BIT will learn to take flake, with
relish. At least in my experience, they will. BIT Benin City (when I had
these) took flake with ease and so will these BIT CI00's I have (the F0's
would also take flake, so...) I'm feeding them Omega? flakes, but I only do
that as a stop gap measure when I'm short on baby brine. I've heard that
BIV are similar in their food tastes.
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