pregnant fish

geno8701

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Have a 55gal mix of malawi just noticed a few baby fish swimming around how can i spot a pregnant fish?
 
Most african cichlids are mouthbrooders. Eggs and developing fry are maintained in the mother's mouth for a number of weeks (identifying a mouthbrooding female is fairly evident):

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Additionally, the mother may become reclusive and/or extra aggressive, and decline food during the majority of that period.
 
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