The difference between a discus actively feeding on white crane and one that is not makes the latter appear to be a male or a female. In addition, the intensity of the discus’s turquoise colouration is increased. It also continues to grow as expected. While discus can be fed tetrabits, hikari bloodworms, brine shrimp, and some other types of food, the latter do not respond well to white crane feeding. Instead, the discus simply sits in the feeding cone for a short time before swallowing.
Can spirulina change the sex of a white crane cichlid?
In a recent study, we asked the question: “Can spirulina change the fecundity of a hybrid calico-white crane cichlid?” The results of this experiment were interesting. Females of the hybrids mated with the males of the parental species. But when the hybrids mated with the males of their parental species, the resulting offspring were asymmetrical.
Unlike many fish, cichlids can change sex, particularly as they grow older. I have a red shoulder aulonocara, sold as a cobue. It has held 3 times and then hasn’t held for 10 months. He’s now a boy and has started digging. I’m not sure if it’s related to the spirulina or the aulonocara, but I’m a little worried.
Using spirulina as a supplement could lead to a variety of different outcomes, from improved health to more aggressive behaviors. It’s important to understand the biochemical basis of these changes to prevent them from happening in the first place. The cichlids of Lake Malawi are a very diverse system for understanding exploratory behaviors, and our results will be very helpful to the rest of the world.
A few fish owners report that the food contains high levels of astaxanthin, a form of antioxidant. This can cause females to look like mâles or force them to become permanently off-sex. However, it can have no effect on red or yellow-colored cichlids. But if you do find a sex-changing supplement, it can make your life a lot easier.
Can spirulina make a cichlid infertile?
Is it possible for spirulina to make a white crane cichlid infertile if fed in excessive amounts? Several studies have suggested that supplementing cichlids with spirulina can cause the cichlid to go ‘upside down’. This behavior is caused by a response to the ventral substrate overriding the dorsal one.
Can spirulina change the colour of a white crane cichlid?
There are many different foods for discus, and you can use the same one to try and change the colour of your white crane cichlid’s water. Some people feed discus fish meal, which contains a biological product. This product is not a sex hormone. It also contains nutrients such as vitamin A and C, as well as PSB and enzymes. Spirulina has the same effects as other food sources.
The use of spirulina is important for ornamental fish because of the carotenoids it contains. These are very important for the visual appeal of these fish, and breeders have a vested economic interest in keeping their colours vibrant. However, when fish are kept in captivity, the colour of their flesh and skin can fade if the ration does not contain enough carotenoids. By including spirulina in the diet, they receive a rich cocktail of carotenoids, making their pigmentation more vibrant. The bluish-green spirulina is said to contain ten times the amount of b-carotene in carrots.
Spirulina increases the production of milk, making it a healthier choice for your cichlid’s diet. Milk quality is determined by the somatic cell count. The majority of somatic cells are leukocytes, white blood cells, and they increase in number as the immune system reacts to pathogens. Less leukocytes mean a healthier animal and safer milk.
