what is the process of africans holding fry. how long? what should my temp be? can i have an auratus and a red zebra (both holding fry) together in the same qt tank? thanks
Africans holding fry
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I'm not sure what everyone else has done, but as for me as soon as i found out that they were holding, i moved my 2 female greshakei to a fry tank...eventually the females both released the grown fry and soon after i put her back in the with the rest of the mbunas. the fry grew fine they're almost 2 months old now and are being given away and moved into a bigger tank.
Being quite new to africans, I`m struggling with a female lab who held for ages until I eventually intervened, but she is so wasted I don't know if she is going to survive.
It seems that some inexperienced mothers will hold for longer than is nesc. and in doing so risk their own health. I don`t have enough experience to advise you, but I was very suprised by that individual's behavior.
Whatever you do, keep an eye on the mother's health, especially if it's not bred before.
All other females so far, I`ve stripped at around 3 weeks and they have been absolutely fine when returned to the main tank.
It seems that some inexperienced mothers will hold for longer than is nesc. and in doing so risk their own health. I don`t have enough experience to advise you, but I was very suprised by that individual's behavior.
Whatever you do, keep an eye on the mother's health, especially if it's not bred before.
All other females so far, I`ve stripped at around 3 weeks and they have been absolutely fine when returned to the main tank.
mostlycichlids
Cichlid Specialist
Moving the mom till she spits is best IMO. I have also stripped the mother that was holding too long.