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Reafer
15-07-2009, 18:42
hi guys i got a pair of Cichlids. I have had them for 1 month and i got about 100 fry allready, they all seem to be serviving, I cant have 100 fry every few months , what am i surposed to do with that many fish. They even mess my jewels up to protect there fry and attack my hand on tank cleaning day......
How can i stop them breeding . Can i add a hoplo or brisselnose to eat the eggs? I dont want to get rid of them they are stunning fish with good temperments when not breeding
Henk Hugo
15-07-2009, 20:20
as per the other thread the new published list is not LAW yet... it will only become LAW when JZ signs it
Kuhli Loach
16-07-2009, 06:43
What type of Cichlids do you have that breed so much – wait – don’t tell me – let me guess - Convicts.
Reafer
16-07-2009, 08:30
If i told u i would have to kill you............. :p
Carping
16-07-2009, 08:34
If i told u i would have to kill you............. :p
This seems to happen quite often around here Hahahaha
Kuhli Loach
16-07-2009, 09:01
Reafer – I know of a vetrenary surgeon that specializes in micro surgery that is capable of sterilizing female fish. He has performed many successful operations on selected Cichlid species. So I will only be able to tell you if the operation would work for your Chchlids if I know what species they are. :nuts:
veegal
16-07-2009, 14:14
Split the pair up .......
Zafgak
16-07-2009, 14:22
I have googled - but cannot find fish condoms !!!!!!!
Carping
16-07-2009, 14:29
You shock me Zafgak.... Take standard human condom, fill with water, put fish in it. Close condom with tie-strap. Place condom with fish back into tank.... No more breeding......
Fish Fantasy
16-07-2009, 14:32
I have googled - but cannot find fish condoms !!!!!!!

Zafgak don't worry about the fish condoms just lend the male your little speedo! lol!!!!!:p
Kribs
16-07-2009, 14:43
You shock me Zafgak.... Take standard human condom, fill with water, put fish in it. Close condom with tie-strap. Place condom with fish back into tank.... No more breeding......

whahaha:p
Gilbertr14
16-07-2009, 15:07
I have googled - but cannot find fish condoms !!!!!!!

Breed ugly fish....
veegal
16-07-2009, 15:09
Put them in ICE cold water.....
Carping
16-07-2009, 15:14
Put them in ICE cold water.....
Zafgak, you must have a VERY hard life LOL
Slojo
16-07-2009, 20:59
Reafer – I know of a vetrenary surgeon that specializes in micro surgery that is capable of sterilizing female fish. He has performed many successful operations on selected Cichlid species. So I will only be able to tell you if the operation would work for your Chchlids if I know what species they are. :nuts:

The one from Holland(Dr. Zipdekookietu) or the Russian Doctor(Dr. Cutjabolsoff)?
Wimpie
08-09-2009, 13:58
The best practice is to take the fry, add them in a bag with aquarium water and leave it in the fridge...the fry will go to sleep and eventually die.
neilh
08-09-2009, 14:11
Clove oil, not freezing them.
rogerrabbit
10-09-2009, 19:57
Clove oil, not freezing them.

If I am not mistaken clove oil sedates them, so make sure you use high dosage