Synodontis Granulosus breeding
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stallion81
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Synodontis Granulosus breeding
Hello. I've read the previous posts that it has been done. Any ideas on how? I'm not the guy lookig to make big money on it.I've owned Multis for 4+ years(breeding for 1.5+years), and have a breeding sized group, that I've only got a few # of fry due to my real job. Sometimes, I prolly miss alot of cats(and cichlids). Well I've owned 1 Granny for 2+ years, and now I have a chance to get more at a reasonable price. I've had and still own many types of Synos, but I'm considering selling alot of the oddballs(1 only of each), and trying these as a breeding project. I have to admit, my Ganny is my favorite as he hand feeds. But selling others would leave me with only Multis,Colas,Grannys,1 Shoutendeni(kinda want to see it full grown) and 1 Brichardi(will not sell).I've got only 700g's running, and the biggest are 3-125g's(Fronts have 1 of them,Multis/hosts have another).Any idea on the worthiness of my thoughts? Should another Syno fan give it a try? Any ideas on how to approach it? Just had to ask the cat experts. Thanks for any help.
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Richard B
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Hi there
The chap who bred them was part of a commercial breeding wholesaler so obviously played his cards fairly close to his chest. I do know that he has six individuals which are kept separate & brought into condition in isolation from each other - only to be put together for spawning. If i remember correctly only one of his females has bred (with different males?) but the heatwave in summer here threw plans off kilter a bit. He used a varying diet of his own design & each spawning didn't produce a huge number of eggs. If you haven't already read SidGuppys account in these forums they are a great read & should clue you in a bit more. I am hoping an official announcement from the breeder may appear in commercial literature before too long with as much info as they feel they can circulate - they are some really nice people & worth talking to if you ever get the chance - best of luck & kep us all posted
Richard B
The chap who bred them was part of a commercial breeding wholesaler so obviously played his cards fairly close to his chest. I do know that he has six individuals which are kept separate & brought into condition in isolation from each other - only to be put together for spawning. If i remember correctly only one of his females has bred (with different males?) but the heatwave in summer here threw plans off kilter a bit. He used a varying diet of his own design & each spawning didn't produce a huge number of eggs. If you haven't already read SidGuppys account in these forums they are a great read & should clue you in a bit more. I am hoping an official announcement from the breeder may appear in commercial literature before too long with as much info as they feel they can circulate - they are some really nice people & worth talking to if you ever get the chance - best of luck & kep us all posted
Richard B