Re: [GSAS-Member] Brichardi Spawning

["Doran Figart" <defigart2@fishtankpeople.com>]

Yep, very normal behavior for these fish.  It will go on for generations 
like that if you let them.  What size tank are they in?

Doran
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Doerr, Jesse" <Jesse.Doerr@fei.com>
To: "Greater Seattle Aquarium Society member chat" <gsas-member@thekrib.com>
Sent: Saturday, June 13, 2009 9:42 AM
Subject: [GSAS-Member] Brichardi Spawning


> Does anyone know about breeding Brichardi Cichlids?
>
> I just noticed this morning that there is a second spawn of fry swimming
> around.  The first spawn was about 3 weeks ago, and those fry have grown
> to about 1/4" in length.  Now there is a second brood of freshly hatched
> fry in the same nest.
>
> Is this normal for these fish?  Should I look forward to a continuous
> stream of new babies now if they have started breeding?  Do I have to
> worry about the parents eating them if I disturb them too much with a
> water change? I appreciate the advice.
>
> If anyone is interested in growing some of these out separately I'd be
> happy to siphon them off into a bucket for you.  Just let me know.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Jesse Doerr
>
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