Convict pair

[chezster]

I have a relatively new set up with 4 convicts:

A pair (male/female) of blue/black and a pair of pink.

The pink male has paired up with the blue female - is this normal?/is this bad?

 

[digital_run]

Its normal for a blue and a pink to pair up...nothing qrong with it...in fact if you keep the fry long enough you'll probably have fish that have different color patterns...( think marbled is the word ). Now the only concern id have is the other 2 cons...are they paired up?...what size tank is it...Cons become extremely agressive when spawning...and might even damage/kill your other cons...let me know about the tank/other fish...

ps welcome to the forum...this is a great place with lots of experienced peeps

 

[chezster]

Thanks for replying.

I have posted in the African cichlids bit for advice cos I've messed up (been misled)

This is my other post:

Hi Guys

My ignorance has got me into a bit of a mess - hope you can advise.

I have recently finished cycling my new 4' malawi tank and decided it was time to add some fish.

I have added the fish over a 2 week period in this order:

4 zebras (bought from local breeder)
3 Labs (from lfs)
2 Melanos
3 Red Empress
3 Blue Dolphins

The set up looks great and they seem to be fitting in well - I even have a pair of zebras preparing to breed (in their little corner they defend!).

OK NOW THE PROBLEM

I took some photos of my new additions to show my work colleague (a fish fan) and he has pointed out that the zebras I have are actually central american (convicts) and not Malawi.

What an idiot am I!


Could someone tell me if these will be ok together or if I should re-house the zebras (that I love).



Thanks in advance








The other two Convicts have not paired up yet

 

[digital_run]

Ok..so the cons are in this tank?...You have to be careful...I've seen pics of cons making 8" severums cower in the corner of a tank because they were spawning...If your asking if you can put your zebras in your con tank...i wouldnt advise it...but thats just my understanding...i have little experience with african cic.
But i can help you with your cons.

 

[Labtec]

Digital Is correct, The offspring will be marbled, and if your lucky youll end up with a dark grey with a pink tinge to it making it look like a shurbert color.