This could get interesting...

**Demjor19** · 09-01-2009, 02:20 AM

**Demjor19** · 09-01-2009, 12:45 PM

Do you guys/girls think they could be "hitting it off"? Seems to me that they are courting one another. I dont know if the eggs would stand a chance with all of the lochaes in there though.

**Northernguy** · 09-01-2009, 01:23 PM

That would be a different mix!
Could you scoop the eggs out as soon as they are fertal?

**Demjor19** · 09-01-2009, 01:44 PM

Originally Posted by Northernguy

That would be a different mix!
Could you scoop the eggs out as soon as they are fertal?

If I'm home i can. I'll keep my eyes open and hope to catch them in the act. i have a breeder box ready to go if anything happens.

**Lab_Rat** · 09-01-2009, 02:04 PM

They sure look like they're courting! Would be a very interesting cross...

**Red** · 09-01-2009, 03:35 PM

I highly doubt the eggs would be fertile, there is also is enough crosses in this world, and it would be nice if we would not add one more.

**Demjor19** · 09-01-2009, 03:50 PM

Originally Posted by The Red Severum

I highly doubt the eggs would be fertile, there is also is enough crosses in this world, and it would be nice if we would not add one more.

Why wouldnt the eggs be fertile? Both fish are pure strains...

This was not intended anyways...in fact I dont have much of an intention for breeding anything but my Rotkeils (although it may be cool to see one grow in my personal collection). If they do breed they will likely become Dovii/Gar food.

**thatcichlidguy** · 09-01-2009, 04:15 PM

I think it's because the both apear to be female. If they are male and female, they would likely be fertile since just about every CA can interbreed and create hybrids easily.

**Demjor19** · 09-01-2009, 04:38 PM

Originally Posted by thatcichlidguy

I think it's because the both apear to be female. If they are male and female, they would likely be fertile since just about every CA can interbreed and create hybrids easily.

I was under the impression that the Tex was a male? He/she is getting a nice head anyways.

**thatcichlidguy** · 09-01-2009, 06:01 PM

I could be wrong about that , but my understanding is that with that genus the dorsal blotch normally indicates that a fish is female. It's always possible I have it backwards though. Guess you'll find out if they spawn and you get wrigglers.