Spawning Gold Severums

[Mark]

What conditions do the severums need for spawning and what kind of
pre-spawning rituals occur prior to spawning them?

Thanks,

Mark

[jk]

"Mark" > wrote in message
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> What conditions do the severums need for spawning and what kind of
> pre-spawning rituals occur prior to spawning them?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mark
>
>

I have a pair right now that spawn every 3 weeks or so. I keep the water
slightly acid, and provide them a cave with a tall flat rock is about all I
do. Live food when she's ready seems to help. Are you sure you have a pair?
I had only females for a year until I found a male. They shake and shimmie,
and play fight alot when they are ready to lay. The male is especially
protective of the entire tank, attacking your fingers against the outside of
the tank when waved at him.

--
JK Sinrod
Sinrod Stained Glass Studios
www.sinrodstudios.com
Coney Island Memories
www.sinrodstudios.com/coneymemories

[Leong Goh]

"Mark" > wrote in message
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> What conditions do the severums need for spawning and what kind of
> pre-spawning rituals occur prior to spawning them?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mark
>
>
I have a pair that have spawned 3-4 times. Eggs hatched last time, and they
moved the wrigglers into a pit. None have survived so far. They're in an
"aggressive" 6ft tank, with spawning Convicts and Blue Acaras.

Try to ensure you've got a pair, then they need a vertical rock surface,
which can be in the open. Mine do the shimmy very often. Don't think the
water conditions are that critical...ie the usual for SA cichlids, water
changes weekly etc. I've never done anything to encourage spawning

Leong

[Mark Miarka]

Leong,
When you say a vertical rock surface, do you mean a slanting rock like the
Angelfish spawn on. I have a 12 inch terra cotta flower pot plate laying
flat on the sand floor. Do you think this plate is good to use for their
spawning site"

Mark



"Leong Goh" > wrote in message
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>
> "Mark" > wrote in message
> hlink.net...
> > What conditions do the severums need for spawning and what kind of
> > pre-spawning rituals occur prior to spawning them?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Mark
> >
> >
> I have a pair that have spawned 3-4 times. Eggs hatched last time, and
they
> moved the wrigglers into a pit. None have survived so far. They're in an
> "aggressive" 6ft tank, with spawning Convicts and Blue Acaras.
>
> Try to ensure you've got a pair, then they need a vertical rock surface,
> which can be in the open. Mine do the shimmy very often. Don't think the
> water conditions are that critical...ie the usual for SA cichlids, water
> changes weekly etc. I've never done anything to encourage spawning
>
> Leong
>
>
>

[jk]

"Mark Miarka" > wrote in message
k.net...
> Leong,
> When you say a vertical rock surface, do you mean a slanting rock like the
> Angelfish spawn on. I have a 12 inch terra cotta flower pot plate laying
> flat on the sand floor. Do you think this plate is good to use for their
> spawning site"
>
> Mark

Yes mine tend to do better with an upright smooth surface.

--
JK Sinrod
Sinrod Stained Glass Studios
www.sinrodstudios.com
Coney Island Memories
www.sinrodstudios.com/coneymemories

[Leong Goh]

"Mark Miarka" > wrote in message
k.net...
> Leong,
> When you say a vertical rock surface, do you mean a slanting rock like the
> Angelfish spawn on. I have a 12 inch terra cotta flower pot plate laying
> flat on the sand floor. Do you think this plate is good to use for their
> spawning site"
>
Mine have spawned on several sites, all upright, unlike my blue acaras which
have always spawned on horizontal surfaces. These are smooth rock surfaces.
There is a terracotta cylinder in the tank, but they have never spawned on
it. Convicts have spawned in it though, so your pot may work. I'd put in a
few rocks if you haven't any to increase your chances. My impression is
that as long as you have a pair, they will do whatever it takes to
reproduce!

Leong