Breeding Borelli

[newworldan06]

I have 2m/3f tank right now with Apistogramma Borelli.

When they breed will the other family come and eat the other famly's fry? I have heard stories there are very peaceful towards one another. And they will get along great. Has anyone experiences otherwise or heard other stories?

thanks

 

[cootwarm]

You will probably find that one dominant male will spawn with 1, 2 or even all 3 females (depending on tank size) and the extra male will just hang out in the background with neutral or female like colors. Although they have been known to "sneak" in and fretilize a few eggs when the dominant male isn't looking. I would assume that this is rare.

Borellii mothers make good parents, so they would be more apt to kidnap some fry from the other family.

Michael