How to breed flies
How to breed flies
Tsikhlazoma flamingo belongs to the family of cichlidsfish, detachment of percussion. In another way this fish is called the black-haired cichlasma. She dwells in Guatemala, Honduras, the waters of Central America. Tsikhlazoma flamingo unpretentious, it can live in small streams, and in huge lakes. Only a pond they need with dense vegetation. These fish like greens, different caves, in which you can lay eggs.
Tsiklazomu flamingo so nicknamed for its interestingcolor - from rich pink to pale pink. In nature, the length of the fish reaches a maximum of 10 cm, but in the aquarium to 15 cm. From the family of cichlids, it is the smallest fish.
Features of breeding flax cichlasma
Sexual maturity these fish reach at the age of9-10 months. First you need to determine the sex of the fish - it's easy. Their sex differences are in color and size - females are brighter and smaller than males, on the sides have red glitter. Males have a powerful forehead. Keep in one aquarium no more than 2 individuals male and female.
Reproduction lasts all spring and summer, the female canto lay eggs several times. She can put up to 300 eggs. When the female has laid eggs, wait a couple of days for the fry to hatch. The female takes care of caviar herself, the male follows the order. He is very collected and alert - he can even begin to attack the net when he guards the masonry.
Then put another big fish in the aquarium. There are cases when parents themselves take care of the fry, but do not risk - they can eat eggs. Although it is not necessary to get very upset, even if it happened - the next spawning will happen in a few weeks.
Then transplant the fry into a small aquarium at20-30 liters, provide with shallow aeration. Keep the water temperature within 27 degrees. Fry will begin to eat for 3-4 days, first, feed them with crushed flakes or live food. After a couple of weeks, start feeding as adults.
