Breeding WCMM ?

[AmyKieran]

close up off of wcmm one day old, i can start feeding them once they absorb their yolk sac

Wow. I’ll let you know when my tank is all up and running I’ll post pictures in this thread

 

[fish48]

Wow. I’ll let you know when my tank is all up and running I’ll post pictures in this thread

it will be great

 

[emeraldking]

I've bred WCMMs outdoors. Tried indoors but I had better results outdoors. But maybe that was because it was a more natural environment to them.

 

[AmyKieran]

I've bred WCMMs outdoors. Tried indoors but I had better results outdoors. But maybe that was because it was a more natural environment to them.

I currently have a filter in my established tank and waiting for my other filter. After this I’ll update this thread with my progress

 

[ClownLurch]

I’ll be asking for outdoor WCMM advice around Easter time. Don’t hold your breath though.

 

[AmyKieran]

I’ll be asking for outdoor WCMM advice around Easter time. Don’t hold your breath though.

Hopefully by Easter time I’ll be able to give some advice also

 

[AmyKieran]

it will be great

Setup my tank and fry tank today, water a bit murky from the sand so waiting for that to settle. How many hours a day should I leave on the lights ?

 

[fish48]

The two main reasons for lighting is growing plants and for viewing the fish if you are keeping your fish in a shed with a window and it's letting in enough daylight the less hours you would need to keep the lights on , I have my lights on between 5 to 10 hours a day

 

[AmyKieran]

The two main reasons for lighting is growing plants and for viewing the fish if you are keeping your fish in a shed with a window and it's letting in enough daylight the less hours you would need to keep the lights on , I have my lights on between 5 to 10 hours a day

I’ve setup both tanks, tank is still cloudy from sand but I’ll update perhaps tomorrow of my setup

 

[AmyKieran]

The two main reasons for lighting is growing plants and for viewing the fish if you are keeping your fish in a shed with a window and it's letting in enough daylight the less hours you would need to keep the lights on , I have my lights on between 5 to 10 hours a day

After a very cold night, and the water dropping to 3 degrees celcius. I’ve had 2 fish day last night, the temperature is meant to rise now but days like that are common going into winter in uk. I’m thinking this may have been a better idea start of next year maybe March time. I’ve insulated the tank with carpet so hopefully that makes a difference and hopefully I don’t lose anymore

 

[fish48]

After a very cold night, and the water dropping to 3 degrees celcius. I’ve had 2 fish day last night, the temperature is meant to rise now but days like that are common going into winter in uk. I’m thinking this may have been a better idea start of next year maybe March time. I’ve insulated the tank with carpet so hopefully that makes a difference and hopefully I don’t lose anymore

it would be better to start next year the fish need a longer time to adapt to cooler temperatures 3c is too cold, in the winter time it will be best to insulate the tank with polystyrene including the top I also think it would be better if can you use a heater,

 

[AmyKieran]

it would be better to start next year the fish need a longer time to adapt to cooler temperatures 3c is too cold, in the winter time it will be best to insulate the tank with polystyrene including the top I also think it would be better if can you use a heater,

Yes I think the correct idea would be to return the fish and start next year

 

[davros]

Hmm I have some WCMM I've grown from almost fry. How does one sex them? Differences?

 

[fish48]

it's not a very good picture ,
males are more colourful and anal fin set back more towards the tail dorsal fin slightly larger,
females less colourful and more round and plump in body

 

[fish48]

it's not a very good picture ,
males are more colourful and anal fin set back more towards the tail dorsal fin slightly larger,
females less colourful and more round and plump in body
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below a golden variety Female full of eggs