blood parrot cichlids

I have a question on parrots. I have been told that they will not breed however I have a pair that is definately breeding. One has what appears to be a male part, and the other goes up to it and sucks it then slime comes out then she sucks it all up in her mouth. They have seemed to make a nest. Is this possible? I feel stupid asking. I have a 125 gallon tank with just about every type of cichlid in it.

 

they can breed in captivity I never had a breeding pair I would research more to see if you can get the off spring to grow and get credit from a LFS.

 

thanks, this is really weird. Like I said, I didn't think they could breed since the parrot is a cross of two fish.

 

they cant breed

 

a local fish store here in vegas has a breeding pair when I was there he had the fry in a different tank as they would be eaten by mommy and daddy lol


http://www.geocities.com/parrotcichlid/breeding.html

 

they cannot breed because the male is most of the time infertile. the female can have eggs but will eaten by fungus eventually. You have to find a fertile male like flowerhorn which is related to parrot.

 

most of the time is the key Phrase here thats still leaves a chance for a successful breeding pair..... evolution is weird like that!!!!

 

cool site. Thanks.
This is exactly what they are doing.

 

These fish can breed in captivity but due to them being hybrids they often have issues such as the males being sterile. Its odd to have a breeding pair but it does happen. In alot of cases the male fish will be sterile but certainly not all. They are a hybrid animal so genetic mutation and issues will vary from one fish to another. Some have issues with not being able to eat due to mouth structure and development but again this does not apply to every fish.

 

i have 2 blood parrots and my male in infertile, sadly:/ i wouldve loved to saw their fry