I want to breed something but I don't know what...

[andrewdo124]

I've got a tank that's pretty empty so I've decided I want to try and breed something. I'm just not sure what right now. I was thinking of ordering the following from cichlid connection on MFK but I'm open to suggestions since my fry would most likely be donated to the CCA. What's a cichlid that's pretty high in demand or has a constant demand? What would you guys like to see more of at the meets/auctions?

Here's a list of cichlids I was thinking of:
Amphilophus lyonsi
Cichlasoma bocourti
Herichthys labridens
Herichthys bartoni
Vieja Synspila

I was thinking two or three species from that list. I'm hoping this would help motivate me to go to meets Any and all input is greatly appreciated!

 

[minifoot77]

those fish are all pretty big but he you are set on them check out ira at the wish list on mfk tell him caleb sent you

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[andrewdo124]

haha yeah, i like bigger fish...My gf hates little fish too so she won't let me have small fish....

I want to order from IRA but i'm not sure what he has in stock. his list on mfk is old i think.

I'm open to suggestions for smaller cichlids as well.

 

[UNCLERUCKUS]

IRA'S # IS 347-865-1984....GIVE HIM A CALL. I ALSO KNOW THAT IF HE DOESNT HAVE IT HE CAN STILL GET IT. NICE PERSON TO DEAL WITH IMO.

 

[AndyNarwhal]

The Yellow Labridens are a pretty good fish to breed. Not only are they endangered in the wild, but they are incredibly colorful when breeding. A bag of 6 fry brought up by Rusty Wessell a couple of years ago went for $40 at our meeting auction.
Andy

 

[mscichlid]

Fish popularity ebbs and flows; what's hot today may not be so hot the next month. I say go with your gut and breed a species that appeals to you. The satisfaction and reward is much greater than trying to meet the supply and demand tastes of fickle fish geeks, (er, people )

 

[mscichlid]

The Yellow Labridens are a pretty good fish to breed. Not only are they endangered in the wild, but they are incredibly colorful when breeding. A bag of 6 fry brought up by Rusty Wessell a couple of years ago went for $40 at our meeting auction.
Andy

That doesn't sound too bad either! But the two factors you have to look at that incident was two years ago and the fish came from Rusty.

 

[andrewdo124]

Fish popularity ebbs and flows; what's hot today may not be so hot the next month. I say go with your gut and breed a species that appeals to you. The satisfaction and reward is much greater than trying to meet the supply and demand tastes of fickle fish geeks, (er, people )

Totally agree! That's why I'm having such a hard time choosing...so many great looking species so few tanks....

I thought it'd be nice to breed "endangered" or "threatened" species but it has to be something I like too.

I love the breeding colors of the yellow labridens but man, some pix of them in their normal dress is kinda ugly....

 

[minifoot77]

la cieba yellow heads

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[UNCLERUCKUS]

la cieba yellow heads

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[rich_one]

Oh, man... I think I want a Herichthys bartoni... cool looking fish!

-Rich

 

[Andrewtfw]

I think you should breed cichlasoma atromaculatus. They were only recently reintroduced into the hobby and at the moment are not readily available in lfs. They are said to breed like a festae.

 

[jonclark96]

I think you should breed cichlasoma atromaculatus. They were only recently reintroduced into the hobby and at the moment are not readily available in lfs. They are said to breed like a festae.

Good idea. I'd love to try something like that if I had the room and the big $$$ to get the breeders.