Ptychochromis grandidieri and oligacanthus spawning

[notho2000]

Two Madagascar cichlid species, p. grandidieri and P. oligacanthus are both "in the family way" at the same time in the same tank. The 'grandidieri' have spawned on a small, triangular piece of slate, and the embryos are within a few hours of hatching. The 'oligacanthus' are guarding a very large number of their newly free-swimming fry. This is the first time i've had two different species put down spawns simultaneously. Check the female Paratilapia polleni out. She's either looking for a snack or longingly wishing that some of the babies were hers.
-Jim

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSmjehH5hcE

[Piotr Koba]

Wow
you must be proud of having spawns of such a great cichlids. Gorgeous specimens, good luck.

[notho2000]

Thank you Piotr. I have really become interested in Madagascar cichlids in the last 2 years and presently have seven species. They are Paretroplus menarambo, P. maculatus*, P. kieneri*, P. petiti, Ptychochromis oligacanthus*, P. grandidieri*, and Paratilapia polleni. The ones marked with a * I have bred and raised young. My goal is to breed and successfully raise all of them.
-Jim

[Piotr Koba]

Nice collection. P. maculatus is indeed a perfect fish I'd love to see them live. The only Madagascar species you can find here is Paratilapia small spot. I wish Winnipeg was a few thousands km closer to Poland