Re: [RML] Breeding questions

Danny (reklaw01 at bigpond.com)
Mon, 12 Feb 2001 18:48:49 +1030

Ive found the harder the water the more males in the glossolepis genus
and warmer acid water produced more females.
also had simular results with Boesmani as well
Danny Walker

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-----Original Message-----
From: william taylor <wtaylor at austin.rr.com>
To: rainbowfish at pcug.org.au <rainbowfish at pcug.org.au>
Date: Monday, 12 February 2001 5:55
Subject: [RML] Breeding questions

>I've heard that pH affects sex determination. Is this true? If so, what
pH
>ranges will produce more males? Also, if it is more acidic that produces
>more males, what are some good (easy, inexpensive) ways to get acidic
water.
>For instance, can I just add vinegar to lower pH (I'm assuming not, but
>why?)? My local water is about 7.4 and I get about 60-65% females
>(estimate).
>
>Any other controllable factors affect gender?
>
>
>Thanks,
>
>Bill
>