breeding and care of hump back limias

hi cAN ANYONE HELP ME TRYING TO FIND OUT HOW EASY ARE HUMPBACK LIMIAS TOO BREED AND WHAT ARE THE BEST CONDITIONS AND WATER LIKES AND DISLIKES THANKS TONY

Hi Tony,

I have bred Hump Backs. I am not sure about the other's experiences with them, but I think they are quite easy.

One significant thing to remember is that they seem to do better at higher temperatures. Like many Limias, they do tend to go skinny at lower temperatures they seem to be susceptible to white spot.

Other than that, follow normal poeciliidae rules, I have had fry from my fish when they have been fed on flake, but obviously they do better on n.h. brine shrimp and frozen food.

I have found that they don't eat their fry and I flock bred them.

same with mine. i flock breed and feed a varied diet inc bloodworm, veggy matter, flake and high protein granules.

There we go. Hope all that helps.

As for water quality, I don't think they are too demanding. I keep mine in tap water zapped with conditioner and a drop of Melafix per bucket.

normal tap water, conditioner, nothing else. my ph is about 7.5.
temp about 75C, although a little cooler in winter

cheers for the info and cant wait for the warmer weather,last question though are your humpbacks related and if not can i get some off of both of you thanks tony

Hi Tony,

No, I don't think our humpbacks are related. You are welcome to mine, although they are just youngsters now as I am getting rid of them to make space for my spring haul. Mine are aquarium stock.

I am not sure, but I think Keith's may have collection data so they will be preferable I would assume.

ill take some of yours dunchp as well as keiths lets wait for break in weather then ill get some thanks tony p.s. how about trying again in a couple of weeks

Hi Tony.
sorry but i don't have any spare at the moment. still building my collection up. i like to have a good number before i let any go.
will let you know when i do.
regards
keith

No problem.

As long as it's before the end of March. You are welcome to them.

You pay the postage, I will send them to you. You can keep the box etc.

thanks a lot if this weather ever  breaks im going to take you up on that offer.just email me with your details and i will sort out payment when you are sure its safe to post dunchp and keith when your ready ill take some of yours thanks guys

Make sure you send the polystyrene box back to keith, he has a fetish about them,dont ask me what it is as i will get thrown off the website!!!

Yup. I can get hold of mine for free, so it is not an issue for me.

I think Keith uses them to make life size polystyrene dinosaurs. LOL.

I'm collecting the boxes the frozen blister packs come in, these would be perfect for 1 or 2 bags of fish.
Gary has used them and found them to be quite good.

So when i sell fish i will not be wanting mine back []

I do the same Alan.

They work very well. You can pack alot of sausage bags in them.