[RML] D.G inbreeding

richard.mleczko at cit.act.edu.au
Mon, 03 Feb 97 11:06:36 EST

Hi all,

I have a question for all the fish breeders and goby fans out there :

last year I bought a desert goby pair and they started breeding as
soon as I got them home. They produced about 5 batches of fry.
The parents are now both deceased and I have about 15 or so offspring
left. They seem still too small to sell being between 3 and 4 cm.
Unbeknown to me they have started breeding ! Not that they need my
permission mind you.

1/ When do DGs reach sexual maturity, these are between 4 and 5 months
old ?

2/ Is it undesirable to let siblings breed. ?

3/ (if no to Q2) Should I let the fry get eaten by not removing them
from the tank ?

Answers to these questions will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Richard.