Copadichromis Borleyi (Kadango)

[KutztownCichlids]

I picked up a pair of Borleyi alittle over 5 weeks ago. They were both in rough shape and not well taken care of the the previous owner. They use to just hide in the back, but now they are becoming more friendly. If anyone has these fish is there anything different you can do to help them get to breeding condition? The male has chased the female relentlessly for 1 night but other that it seems like he could careless just minding his own. I feed brine shrimp once a week, do 35% water changes once a week and use my own buffer but ive had no luck yet. Maybe im just being impatient

Bruce

[mack74]

Are they adults? I would also add at least one more female to take some of the stress of of the other. Give them time to adjust.

[KutztownCichlids]

Mack, yes they are adults the male is around 7" or more and the female is around 5 1/2." I havent found anyone with a female for sale local to me. Ill wait it out alittle more and see what happens.

Bruce

[fischfan13]

KC, I agree with Mike...either another female or maybe two more would help.
Ya never know, maybe some will pop up at our auction!

[mack74]

I have a young group with 6 females. I would gladly part with 2 of them. If you don't get one by the auction let me know.

[Ironman]

Just give them time. before you know it you will have fry. And, i mean fry as they give off large #'s 40 50 fry at a time.. I have a large group of 5 2 males 3 females and they breed like clock work. I currently have over 100 @ 1.5 / 2.5..

[KutztownCichlids]

Mack: If you close enough id be interested in 1 or 2 females.

Bruce