On 8 Jul 2004 17:57:08 -0700,
(Christy84065) wrote:

Is there a cichlid that fits this description
1) Thrives and breeds in a 10-20 gallon long tank
2) Easy to sell to LFS
3) Breeds with lots of babies

Thanks

Those are 3 tough qualities to find in one fish, but I may have one
for you.

Neolamprologous brichardi from Lk. Tankganyika is small enough to fit
a quartet of young fish in a 10 gallon. As they grow there ought to
be at least one pair that forms. There can be only one male, but 2
females will co-exist with a male if you give them rockwork. As they
mature, a 20 gallon long for a trio would be better.

Brichardis will breed easily if they like the conditions. They will
not eat the young (even another brichardi's young) and the older fry
will help look out for the new fry. You will have to remove the young
fish as they develop or you will be over-run and then the parents will
thin out the flock.

Your LFS will buy brichardi's from you for a buck or two apeice if you
grow them out. They are not fussy eaters, they grow fairly quickly and
are popular.

Hope this helps,
John