Michigan Cichlid Association

General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: kodyboy on March 30, 2015, 12:39:01 PM

Title: Looking for a CARES species to raise in my classroom, any suggestions?
Post by: kodyboy on March 30, 2015, 12:39:01 PM

Looking for a CARES species to raise in my classroom, any suggestions?
thanks,

Title: Re: Looking for a CARES species to raise in my classroom, any suggestions?
Post by: Mission Man on March 30, 2015, 01:26:58 PM

Haplochromis sp. "Ruby Green" is a Lake Victoria cichlid on the CARES list. It can easily be raised/breed in a 20 long. They are very prolific and drop dead gorgeous.  We'd be happy to contribute a group (1m, 5f) if you need.

The Smilin' Cichlid  :)

Title: Re: Looking for a CARES species to raise in my classroom, any suggestions?
Post by: Regalblue on March 30, 2015, 01:58:46 PM

What tank size?   Are you looking to do a Cichlid or just any CARES species?

Title: Re: Looking for a CARES species to raise in my classroom, any suggestions?
Post by: kodyboy on March 30, 2015, 02:23:50 PM

Awesome the ruby greens sound great:) Are they similar to hap 44s for care and temperament? I am going to have to get out to you place for the afra hara now:)
I am looking for CARES species that do not need large tanks (55 gallon or less) and that are interesting/colorful and/or really endangered and need to be kept in a pure colony. 
I have lots of basic cichilds (fulleborni, acei ngara, peacocks etc.) but I am thinking of moving more to CARES species for student learning. 
thanks:)

Title: Re: Looking for a CARES species to raise in my classroom, any suggestions?
Post by: jcunningham0295 on March 30, 2015, 03:53:19 PM

I have Astatotilpia Anecolor, great fish for 20 gallon tank and breeding all ready at just over 1".  Just another option.  Also have pseudotropheus saulosi depending on your tanks size.

Title: Re: Looking for a CARES species to raise in my classroom, any suggestions?
Post by: Mission Man on March 30, 2015, 04:30:24 PM

Quote from: kodyboy on March 30, 2015, 02:23:50 PM

Awesome the ruby greens sound great:) Are they similar to hap 44s for care and temperament? I am going to have to get out to you place for the afra hara now:)
I am looking for CARES species that do not need large tanks (55 gallon or less) and that are interesting/colorful and/or really endangered and need to be kept in a pure colony. 
I have lots of basic cichilds (fulleborni, acei ngara, peacocks etc.) but I am thinking of moving more to CARES species for student learning. 
thanks:)

Let me know.  They are relatively peaceful and very easy to care for, and a group should do fine in a 20 long. If you want to go bigger (tank), then they will do well with most.

Title: Re: Looking for a CARES species to raise in my classroom, any suggestions?
Post by: kodyboy on March 30, 2015, 05:16:59 PM

Thanks everyone for the suggestions.   Those three species sound like a good start.  I am going to talk to my students and see what they think.  I will contact you guys after that.

Title: Re: Looking for a CARES species to raise in my classroom, any suggestions?
Post by: Regalblue on March 30, 2015, 06:56:23 PM

Quote from: kodyboy on March 30, 2015, 02:23:50 PM

Awesome the ruby greens sound great:) Are they similar to hap 44s for care and temperament? I am going to have to get out to you place for the afra hara now:)
I am looking for CARES species that do not need large tanks (55 gallon or less) and that are interesting/colorful and/or really endangered and need to be kept in a pure colony. 
I have lots of basic cichilds (fulleborni, acei ngara, peacocks etc.) but I am thinking of moving more to CARES species for student learning. 
thanks:)

I'd say the Ruby Greens are right up your alley.  Easy, peaceful, spawn like crazy & a 55 would be a great sized tank for them. (I wouldn't put them in anything smaller, unless I'm growing out fry)

Title: Re: Looking for a CARES species to raise in my classroom, any suggestions?
Post by: kodyboy on March 30, 2015, 08:11:39 PM

Thanks I have a 55 available