Trilineatus & Skunk Cory

[Harlequins]

i spotted one of my female trilineatus flirting with a skunk last night,they were side by side quivering like she does with the male trilineatus before they spawn...

Hopefully they wont breed together...but is it possible for these 2 species to cross breed ??

 

[Coryologist]

i spotted one of my female trilineatus flirting with a skunk last night,they were side by side quivering like she does with the male trilineatus before they spawn... Hopefully they wont breed together...but is it possible for these 2 species to cross breed ??

Greetings. I'm loathe to use the word "impossible" when stating the capability of these two species to hybridize, so let's add the caveat "virtually." That being said, should the pair produce what appear to be viable eggs, they should be destroyed and the fish separated. - Frank

 

[Harlequins]

Thanks Frank,

I don't want them too even if they would,i haven't seen any further action from the 2,so hopefully they'll stick with their own species.

 

[lilacamy931]

Sorry to be a dumpty. I think I can see the reasons species shouldnt cross breed but what are the real important factors? I know it is very irresponsible but quite interested in the reasoning?