Peacock Gudgeon Sexing/Breeding

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gazelle

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Hey guys I was interested in the breeding aspects of peacock gudgeons. I've read a lot but would like some info from mfkers ya know. Haha I'm also particularily interested in how to sex them as that's my biggest issue right now and what ratio should I keep males to females. Thanks for reading guys!
 
I've heard using pieces of PVC. That's just what I've read. I've been looking to get some peacock gudgeons for awhile. I know on aquariacentral theres a couple people that have bred them. Where did you get yours at?
 
GMYukonon24s;4145161; said:
I've heard using pieces of PVC. That's just what I've read. I've been looking to get some peacock gudgeons for awhile. I know on aquariacentral theres a couple people that have bred them. Where did you get yours at?
havent gotten them yet but i ordered a batch from my lfs and i'm going to go hand pick a few. :grinno:
 
They used to be on Aquabid.com, but I guess not anymore. I was interested for a time, but then I grew past that phase. If you still want answers, I have the guy's email address that was linked to his account. He had a good description on the page as I remember, so maybe if you contact him, he can help you out. Just PM if you are interested because I don't want to just post it on a thread so anyone can flood him with emails.
 
I just got 3 of these from an online retailer. They aren't fully grown yet but they seem really cool. I plan to breed them eventually, I'm not sure if they are old enough to be sexed yet.
 
peacock gudgeons need to breed in a pvc pipe or other cave. they need live or frozen foods. males will guard the eggs, so leave them in. take him out after they hatch. males have a hump on their heads. females have black lining on their anal fin. the females' stomaches get big and silver when they are ready to spawn.
 
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