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pair of Green Terrors

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So I do not need to put a clay pot or anything like that? they will spawn on the flat rock?  thanks....
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Hi i have a 75 Gal. with a pair of GT's the male is very big like 9-10 in. long, 4 inches wide, and from belly to top is about 5 in. and has develop a bump on the forehead. the female is about 4-5 in. long 1-2 wide, and belly to top about 2-3 in.,   he chase her a lot, but I have places where she can hide and he wont fit, I had my male for about a year and i just brought the female, when she gets scared she looks for him and stays besides him, do this means they might be a possible breeding pair? in one corner of the 75 gal. tank i have a flat rock maybe 8x8 in. and 1/2 in.thick, will this be enough for them to spawn? or what is the set up I should place to help them spawn, and is the size of the female too young still or will she be ready soon to spawn.... on the same tank I have 6 Polypterus bichirs 1 catfish about 7in. 1 pleco about 14in. and a 5in. peacock bass...... will it be safe for them to spawn? Thanks for all your help and your time.........Bognare.
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Hi Bognare,
   They very well might be a pair.  The female can definitely spawn at that size and the flat rock is likely where they will do it.  

  If they do spawn, keep an eye on the other fish because the parents will get very territorial.

-- Ron
  rcoleman@cichlidresearch.com
  Cichlid Research Home Page <http://cichlidresearch.com>


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Hi Bognare,
  A flat rock is perfectly fine for green terrors.  If your
existing rock isn't very flat, you might consider getting a piece of slate.  

-- Ron
  rcoleman@cichlidresearch.com
  Cichlid Research Home Page <http://cichlidresearch.com>