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Yellow Labs-Want to breed, but male is scaring the female?!?

Discussion in 'Cichlids' started by Mr UNC, Feb 15, 2009.

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  1. Mr UNC

    Mr UNC Thread Starter New Member

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    I just bought a female yellow lab to go with my male but he chases her around to where she dont want to come out. How can i get them to breed if he scares the crap out of her.
     
    Mr UNC, Feb 15, 2009
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  2. LemonDiscus

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    Re: yellow labs

    It will probably take time.... Cichlids are territorial to begin with.... spawning and mating rituals take time.
     
    LemonDiscus, Feb 15, 2009
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  3. Anthony

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    Re: yellow labs

    You should also have more than one female with the male to cut down on aggression.
     
    Anthony, Feb 15, 2009
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    Re: yellow labs

    agreed
     
    stevenrox, Feb 15, 2009
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  5. Anonymous

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    Re: yellow labs

    x3
     
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  6. Ms. Wright

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    Re: yellow labs

    Yeah, you need more females. Is there plenty of rockwork and wood in the tank? Males will bully the females unless they're ready to spawn, and they won't be ready to spawn when they're stressed. They need lots of space to hide out. What else is in the tank?
     
    Ms. Wright, Feb 24, 2009
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  7. MOD_Dawn

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    Re: yellow labs

    Agree with everyone else, Higher female to male ratio...more hiding spots (holey rock works great, or any type of decor that has holes in it for the fish to feel secure), and regulated lighting.
     
    MOD_Dawn, Feb 24, 2009
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  8. jrow8162

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    Re: yellow labs

    How do you tell the difference between a male and female lab? I just setup a new tank, cycling as we speak, and I plan on buying a few yellow labs for it...
     
    jrow8162, Feb 24, 2009
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  9. Anthony

    Anthony Active Member

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    Re: yellow labs

    With Yellow Labs you really can't tell visually.
     
    Anthony, Feb 24, 2009
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  10. MOD_Dawn

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    Re: yellow labs

    Borrowed Knowledge: Typically the male will be a bit larger, have a much deeper color and darker pelvic and anal fins; however, it's hard to be sure until their about 2 & 1/2".
    You can also vent.
     
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  11. Anthony

    Anthony Active Member

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    Re: yellow labs

    Where did you borrow that "knowledge" from ? :)
     
    Anthony, Feb 24, 2009
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  12. MOD_Dawn

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    Re: yellow labs

    I can't tell you...it's a secret..Lol!
     
    MOD_Dawn, Feb 24, 2009
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  13. jrow8162

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    Re: yellow labs

    I love the fish. I plan on getting a few hopefully in the next few days. I posted some questions in the Cichlid area of the forum. Looking forward to some good info!!!
     
    jrow8162, Feb 24, 2009
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  14. Ms. Wright

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    Re: yellow labs

    The males have black edges on their pelvic and anal fins, and the females don't. This usually showed up when mine were about 1.5".
     
    Ms. Wright, Feb 24, 2009
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  15. MOD_Dawn

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    Re: yellow labs

    See, Ms. Wright said the same thing I did...and to think Anthony Laughed at me for my knowledge. J/k
     
    MOD_Dawn, Feb 24, 2009
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  16. Anthony

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    Re: yellow labs

    It's because that's a very common misconception as to how to sex Yellow Labs. Yellow Labs can only accurately be sexed by venting.

    My female Yellow Lab had much more black on her fins than the male.
     
    Anthony, Feb 24, 2009
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  17. MOD_Dawn

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    maybe yours was an oddball? OR it morphed colorwise after the stress reducer (xanax) HaHa
     
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  18. Anthony

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    LoL I don't think so.
     
    Anthony, Feb 24, 2009
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  19. YellowCichlid

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    Re: yellow labs

    Anthony is correct with the venting being the only sure fire way to sex a yellow lab
     
    YellowCichlid, Feb 24, 2009
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  20. MOD_Dawn

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    Re: yellow labs

    then the dude who sold me mine was soo full of it! he said he could eye the difference on most when he sold me mine. Wait until I see him next time, he still works there.
     
    MOD_Dawn, Feb 24, 2009
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