Accidental Breeding/Hybrid - what do with fry?

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RunCichlidRun

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After attempting to find a male for several female Fossorochromis Rostratus (for a friend of mine), one of the females decided she was not going to wait around and spawned with a Nimbochromis Venustus. She has not spit the fry yet, but that could happen soon. That said, what do most members do with unexpected hybrids? Of course, there is no plan to sell the fry as either Rostratus or Venustus.

Still, the search is on for a large male or two:

http://www.capitalcichlids.org/forums/showthread.php?t=22793&highlight=Fossorochromis+rostratus
 
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Assuming he can't give them away, that option may have to be considered. I am just glad I don't have to make that decision. :)

I may take a few just to see how they grow out, but the parents are so large, I do fear for tank space once they grow out.
 
CichlidAddict

CichlidAddict

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I will raise a few to see how they look like, and use the rest as feeders. I haven't found any random hybrids more attractive than the original species. I don't find it unethical to sell hybrids, only if you sell them without telling people they are hybrid.
 
madcobra216

madcobra216

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As mentioned earlier, i would just let her spit them out in the tank, I'm sure nature will take care of everything.

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