Successful first Hemichromis fasciatus spawn

My larger pair of H.fasciatus spawned successfully. I have free-swimming wrigglers and plan to offer these fry to anyone interested. Pictures and video to follow soon. Please stop back.

Hemichromis fasciatus female guarding eggs

Hemichromis fasciatus spawned today

Hemichromis female fanning eggs

Hemichromis female guarding eggs


Hemichromis fasciatus female fanning eggs















Hemichromis fasciatus pair with eggs



Hemichromis fasciatus spawned. On the small group that I started out with 6 months, the first pair as spawned today. I believe there are approximately 300 eggs. This was achieved using the incomplete divider method at present, although there is a large enough opening under the divider for both male and female to get on the other side. So far the pair remains on their respect side. I should know by Sunday evening if the egss are fertile. Considering this is the first spawn at 6 months of age I am more than happy with the results thus far. Here are some photos on the largest pair of the original group. Enjoy the pictures.

Fantastic Book of West African Cichlids

Hemichromis fasciatus fry are growing very nicely. They are starting to develop that olive green coloration in the chin and lower belly with a slight hint of that cranberry red in the operculum. I came across a new book which is a great addition to any cichlid book collection. The book is titled: The Cichlid Fishes of Western Africa by Anton Lamboj. A must for the West African cichlid hobbyist.

new Hemichromis fasciatus photo

H. fasciatus fry have grown to 3 inches now and have become chunky. They eat constantly and beg for food much like young oscars.

Cool Cichlid Classified website tody

I found a cool Cichlid Classified website, its called: http://www.justcichlids.com/ and it has H. fasciatus fry for sale too! Check it out, its free to use.

Hemichromis fasciatus update

The H. fasciatus have doubled in size since acquiring them. A few comments thus far on this species, yes they are as aggressive as their reputation. I have lost one due to intraspecific aggression and intolerance of each other. So, I have decided to raise them separately and will introduce them to each other at a later time. Interesting observation about fin damage, this species constantly nips at the caudal fins of other fish. In addition one of the H. fasciatus had a large bit taken out of its dorsal fin (note the front of the dorsal - see picture) ; however, after a few weeks in isolation the dorsal fin has completely regenerated with no sign of damage.