After some research I see that N. brichardi can be the ideal colony breeding species. Under normal, ideal circumstances it doesn't eat their young, protects the fry, won't spazz out and chase away other brichardis because the latter help raise the fry too.
All other popular fish that are favorites do not match up. For example, convicts and most other cichlids are very good parents, but don't like the in-laws or cousins coming into the picture. Many non-cichlids aren't smart enough to distinguish between their own kids and food.
I'm probably wrong, but are there other fish with similar breeding habits like brichardi? At least some that are somewhat readily available at an LFS?
All other popular fish that are favorites do not match up. For example, convicts and most other cichlids are very good parents, but don't like the in-laws or cousins coming into the picture. Many non-cichlids aren't smart enough to distinguish between their own kids and food.
I'm probably wrong, but are there other fish with similar breeding habits like brichardi? At least some that are somewhat readily available at an LFS?