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Posted by Amateur Cichlids on May 4, 2005, 6:13 pm
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> 54 corner
> 110 Watts Power Compact
> Small CO2 generator
> lots of rock formations
> 50% of tank is covered with plants (tall grasses)
> couple of logs for the plecos
>
> About 6 months ago I made a stupid mistake and whipped out all of my
> Lake Tanganyikan cichlids. So this gave me the chance to restock. I
> purchased 10-12 J. Marlieri and 10-12 N. Lelupi and 4 N. Brichardi.
> Previously I had a pair of breeding N. Brichadi and they pretty much
> desimated any attempts to add other types of fish.
>
> I'm happy to report that I now have a pair of N. Lelupis and J.
> Marlieri breeding. My question is, should I try to remove some of the
> fish? My guess is that it is going to be very difficult with the
> plants and rocks to try to net anything. I have also read that the J.
> Malieris might stop breeding if the decor gets moved.
>
> My alternative is to leave well enough alone.
>
Move any excess fish at night a couple hours after the lights are all out.
Utilize a flashlight to briefly locate the fish. Using a clear plastic bag
rather than a net can also help get the fish without them realizing they're
caught. The excess fish should be away from the breeding pairs and not too
hard to locate. For the ones hiding among the rocks and grass, I'd leave
them there for now.
Tim
www.fishaholics.org
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> 110 Watts Power Compact
> Small CO2 generator
> lots of rock formations
> 50% of tank is covered with plants (tall grasses)
> couple of logs for the plecos
>
> About 6 months ago I made a stupid mistake and whipped out all of my
> Lake Tanganyikan cichlids. So this gave me the chance to restock. I
> purchased 10-12 J. Marlieri and 10-12 N. Lelupi and 4 N. Brichardi.
> Previously I had a pair of breeding N. Brichadi and they pretty much
> desimated any attempts to add other types of fish.
>
> I'm happy to report that I now have a pair of N. Lelupis and J.
> Marlieri breeding. My question is, should I try to remove some of the
> fish? My guess is that it is going to be very difficult with the
> plants and rocks to try to net anything. I have also read that the J.
> Malieris might stop breeding if the decor gets moved.
>
> My alternative is to leave well enough alone.
>