Re: NANFA-- Red Shiner Help Please

Sajjad Lateef (sajjad_at_acm.org)
Mon, 5 Nov 2001 08:48:47 -0600 (EST)

It's a crevice spawner. Male and females make egg-laying passes in
some crevice between rocks or between layers of flat rocks. I believe the
eggs are sticky. They aren't mouth-brooders.

It's a little early for them to go into spawning mode. Mine are
turning silver (or loosing the red) as they usually do in Fall/Winter.
Spring is the right time for them color up. Is your fish room warm?

Sajjad

On Sun, 4 Nov 2001, Ty wrote:

> Is anyone familiar with the breeding habits of the Red Shiner? I have a
> male that is in full color, Tubercles and all, and he appears to be
> carrying something around in his mouth. Are these eggs or possibly fry??
> What should I do? I have him in a tank with several other Red Shiners,
> both male and female. Should I leave him alone or move him to another
> tank? There's not much cover in the tank for the fry to hide, if that's
> what they are. Any help is appreciated. I've never bred these fish
> before.
>
> Ty
>
>
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