Paul_Obermiller Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 I am looking into breeding angelfish and was wondering how old angelfish have to be to be able to reproduce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 I purchased some dime to quarter sized angelfish that were very likely hatched mid to late July. I have 2 pairs from these juveniles breeding already. So that would put the minimum time at about 5 months. September 16, 2020 the fish were dime to quarter sized. Starting last week they were pairing off and beginning to lay eggs. Today: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_Obermiller Posted January 1, 2021 Author Share Posted January 1, 2021 1 minute ago, Daniel said: I purchased some dime to quarter sized angelfish that were very likely hatched mid to late July. I have 2 pairs from these juveniles breeding already. So that would put the minimum time at about 5 months. Other than baby brine shrimp and mosquito larva what are some great foods for growing them up nice and heathy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 1 minute ago, Paul_Obermiller said: Other than baby brine shrimp and mosquito larva what are some great foods for growing them up nice and heathy. They definitely got a lot of baby brine shrimp and mosquito larva early on, but they also have eaten a lot of live blackworms and prepared foods like Vibra Bites, and Tetra Color granules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_Obermiller Posted January 1, 2021 Author Share Posted January 1, 2021 4 minutes ago, Daniel said: They definitely got a lot of baby brine shrimp and mosquito larva early on, but they also have eaten a lot of live blackworms and prepared foods like Vibra Bites, and Tetra Color granules. What are granules? I have heard that word a lot in videos but have never heard anyone explain what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 5 minutes ago, Paul_Obermiller said: What are granules? I have heard that word a lot in videos but have never heard anyone explain what it is. What they are is inexpensive. 🙂 But more seriously, they are irregularly shaped small pellets kind of like Grape Nuts cereal. If I could use only one word to describe a granule, the word I would use is 'pellet'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_Obermiller Posted January 1, 2021 Author Share Posted January 1, 2021 Okay, thank you. Can quarter size angelfish eat blackworms? In videos they seem pretty big, I have never seen any in real life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Just now, Paul_Obermiller said: Okay, thank you. Can quarter size angelfish eat blackworms? In videos they seem pretty big, I have never seen any in real life. Oh yes, just like slurping down a spaghetti noodle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_Obermiller Posted January 1, 2021 Author Share Posted January 1, 2021 I am thinking about having a community tank for the angelfish and than having a 29 or 20 gallon for the pair to lay in. I will raise the angelfish in a 10 until they out grow it. Can Congo Tetras and Sterbai corys live with them in a 90 gallon tank, or should I rethink my tank mates? I am worried about the little angels not being able to get enough food with the tetras. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 Even little angelfish are pretty aggressive when it comes to food. Check out this video of some dime sized angelfish stealing eggs. I have never kept Congo tetras so I don't know. But if there is enough food my guess the small angels will find a way to get their share. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_Obermiller Posted January 2, 2021 Author Share Posted January 2, 2021 That is crazy, they seem pretty smart. Also that tank looks amazing. Do you sell angelfish to LFS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 3 minutes ago, Paul_Obermiller said: That is crazy, they seem pretty smart. Also that tank looks amazing. Do you sell angelfish to LFS? Occasionally I will, but not on a regular basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_Obermiller Posted January 2, 2021 Author Share Posted January 2, 2021 What is the "best" size to sell them at for profit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 1 minute ago, Paul_Obermiller said: What is the "best" size to sell them at for profit? I don't know. I am sure I have never made an actual profit. I have almost exclusively sold adults and stores really like large angels. But I bet you could get the stores interested starting at about 50 cent size. Local markets vary quite a bit so you will just have to ask your prospective customers what they want/what they need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_Obermiller Posted January 2, 2021 Author Share Posted January 2, 2021 Alright, have you ever breed any other kind of fish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 2 minutes ago, Paul_Obermiller said: Alright, have you ever breed any other kind of fish? Discus and bettas a fair amount. Apistogramma and pygmy sunfish to a lesser amount. If I were to try and breed something to sell to a LFS and wanted to make an actual profit, I would grow Cherry Shrimp in mini-ponds or outdoor pools. I am pretty sure the dollars coming in would be greater than the dollars going out with Cherry Shrimp. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_Obermiller Posted January 2, 2021 Author Share Posted January 2, 2021 Probably true, Cory said that he had Cherry Shrimp outside with ice on top on the surface of water. What kind of bettas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 2 hours ago, Paul_Obermiller said: Probably true, Cory said that he had Cherry Shrimp outside with ice on top on the surface of water. What kind of bettas? IBC show bettas. I was working on a black butterfly, never really got there though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_Obermiller Posted January 2, 2021 Author Share Posted January 2, 2021 9 hours ago, Daniel said: IBC show bettas. I was working on a black butterfly, never really got there though. Those look amazing, would have the white around or just all black? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Burke Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 16 hours ago, Daniel said: They definitely got a lot of baby brine shrimp and mosquito larva early on, but they also have eaten a lot of live blackworms and prepared foods like Vibra Bites, and Tetra Color granules. I’ve also heard good things about beef heart for grow out I feed frozen blood worms to get my angles ready to spawn. Guessing they would help with growth as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Burke Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 15 hours ago, Daniel said: I don't know. I am sure I have never made an actual profit. I have almost exclusively sold adults and stores really like large angels. But I bet you could get the stores interested starting at about 50 cent size. Local markets vary quite a bit so you will just have to ask your prospective customers what they want/what they need. If you are looking for profit out of your LFS, angels might not be the best option. Since a single spawn can yield >50 fish, and I suspect a store would less than 10 or 15 angels a week, selling them off may take a while. Aquabid may be a better option, but I’ve never sold through them. another option is Corys. My LFS struggles to get them in stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_Obermiller Posted January 3, 2021 Author Share Posted January 3, 2021 9 hours ago, Ken Burke said: If you are looking for profit out of your LFS, angels might not be the best option. Since a single spawn can yield >50 fish, and I suspect a store would less than 10 or 15 angels a week, selling them off may take a while. Aquabid may be a better option, but I’ve never sold through them. another option is Corys. My LFS struggles to get them in stock. I was thinking about Sterbai corys since they have lots of eggs. And the color always attracts anyone's eyes, expert or beginner. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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