Cons eating eggs

[Astro4x4]

Hi All,
I have a 55 gal tank and a lone pair of convicts. They have spawned twice since starting the tank but have eaten the eggs both times. The last batch lasted 2 days, they ate half the first day and the rest the second day. What is puzzling is that they stand guard and constantly fan the eggs anytime I'm watching them.
I haven't actually seen them eat the eggs, they just keep disappering while I'm at work.
Anyone have any ideas?? ??

TIA
Dave

 

[Karnaaj]

My Rams have done the same thing. It is pretty typical behavior for cichlids to "practice" at spawning a few times before actually succeeding at it. Depending upon the age of the fish the eggs are usually not fertile anyways.

 

[OxyBomb]

dont worry about it. mine did that the first couple times. but then they got a bunch to hatch. but now they get eaten by the babies. sooo. but thats good. I need to get rid of some of mine. too many fish in a 30 gallon tank. but they are all still young right now.