Steatocranus irvinei

[Nebraska_cichlids]

My wild-caught pair spawned again. Click here for a video of the female and some of the free-swimming fry:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1Bzj9jzvls
The male started harassing the female, and I had to isolate him.

 

[Simon Morgan]

I was unsuccessful three time over with this species! What size tank is required to keep a pair? Even my 40g was too small.

Great video, btw!

 

[Nebraska_cichlids]

I keep them in a 40G Breeder. This is the second time the pair spawned. I always had to keep a constant eye on the male, because of his aggressive personality. Normally, I put the female in the plastic cage, but this time I isolated the male so that the female could stay with the fry.

 

[Nebraska_cichlids]

The F1 juvies have a good size for shipping. I sell them to forum members for a good price. I will be out of the country until mid February. When I'm back, I will also list them on Aquabid.