Success with Fiji devils-30 years late

[Luis A M]

Thanks
No,I didn´t raise any since then.The male died and it took some time to replace him.I am now playing with larvae again.
I did obtain some F2 of C.parasema and H.reidi.I had the naif hope that they being the offspring of survivors should prove easier to raise.That was not the case
Junkai,sure,but first I need to learn how to raise decent numbers of larvae (any other than clowns).

 

[mwp]

How did I totally overlook this thread...OH, the date gives it away. STILL VERY COOl!

Matt

 

[manuel ferrer]

Enhorabuena Luis and buen trabajo.

 

[FishGuttz]

Wow, amazing! That is a beautiful fish! Are you still making attempts to breed more?

 

[mwp]

Luis, you mention that this species shows some sexual dimorphism? What are the traits in male vs. female?

Matt

 

[adamprice271]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6037065#post6037065 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Luis A M
But honestly thereÃ"šÃ‚´s nothing successful in losing 99.5% of every spawn.I will keep working with them until I find the way to raise a decent number of larvae,say 50% of the spawn.And learn to take better pics

You raised ONE fish. Previously you have raised NONE, as have others from what I see. That is nothing short of success!! Give yourself the credit you deserve. I'm a lurker on this forum and LOVE reading about the success stories of people who have accomplished somthing of this degree such as yourself. Please keep it up, and I wish you the best of luck in the future.

Adam

 

[oama]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8147134#post8147134 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by adamprice271
You raised ONE fish. Previously you have raised NONE, as have others from what I see. That is nothing short of success!! Give yourself the credit you deserve. I'm a lurker on this forum and LOVE reading about the success stories of people who have accomplished somthing of this degree such as yourself. Please keep it up, and I wish you the best of luck in the future.

Adam

I concur, Luis. Bravo!

 

[Luis A M]

Thank you folks!A pat on the back always helps!
Both devils,blue and Fiji,show different sexual dimorphism depending on where they come from,sometimes they don´t.
Fiji females show a sulphur yellow dorsal,while those of males are off cream with a dark blue edge.Blue females have clear caudals,males´ are deep blue or orange.

 

[Paul B]

Actually loseing 99% of a spawn is pretty successful. Thats about what happens in the sea. Don't forget a fish like a stripped bass may lay a few million eggs so one percent is quite a few fish.
I remember when I raised my only batch of blue devils I think I only raised two of them to maturity. So you are better than I was.
Have a great day.
Paul

 

[Paul B]

I may as well put this here. Here is a picture of my tank in the seventees. The blue devil male is hovering over his nest of eggs.
The pair spawned every month or so for almost seven years. I only tried to raise them once.
I am glad you are trying to raise some of them now. It is a very important aspect of this hobby that many people are not that interested in.
Good Luck Dad.
Paul