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posted 02-15-2004 08:40 PM         

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hi all i was just wondering is it easy to cross breed different types of fish to make
a new fish ??
for Example
blue gourmai and pearl gourmai

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posted 02-15-2004 09:05 PM         

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It all depends on the genetics of the fish. Some are able to interbreed while other's are not. And just because 2 fish are in the same family (or genus for that matter), it doesn't necessarily mean they can breed.

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posted 02-15-2004 09:06 PM         

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what kind of fish are able to cross breed ??

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posted 02-15-2004 09:39 PM         

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A lot of african cichlids can cross as well as some species of south american cichlids. But at the moment, I can't think of any other fish like tetras or gouramis that are capable of interbreeding.

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posted 02-15-2004 09:42 PM         

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Oh, and just so you know, hybridization can be a very touchy subject. I've actually seen a person who had a hybrid fish get told they should kill it immediately just because it was a hybrid.

-Chelle

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posted 02-16-2004 06:03 AM         

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i don't want to do it i just want to make sure i don't get species the can crossbreed.
can you tell me some of the down falls or interbreeding ? Just wondering

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posted 02-16-2004 07:59 AM         

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The main argument against it that I've heard is you are taking away from the original strains. There are so many different species of fish out there, we don't need man-made ones.

My own personal opinion is as long as they don't end up deformed in a way that is detrimental to the fish and they don't get released into the wild, I don't think it's that big of a deal.

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posted 02-16-2004 10:34 AM         

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arnt flour horns hypreds?? and people buy them all the time!! and they are extreamly expensive!!! lol if you have convicts they will mate with almost anything.... including my plastic plant the male con was donin a funny Jigging dance and tail slaping the plant weird or stupid 1 of the 2 hes so cool ><

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posted 02-16-2004 03:48 PM         

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very cool thanks for the info
how large can convicts get ??

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