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pets fish and aquariumsHow do you know when cichlids are breeding?
Last Updated: 22nd March, 2020
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Thereof, how long does it take for cichlids to breed?
Typically, this process takes about three weeks.Whilethe fry may continue to seek refuge in the mother'smouthfor a day or two, they are essentially on their ownafterbeing released. This breeding behavior can causeproblems incaptivity. Males often think females in theirterritories are thereto breed.
do cichlids breed easily? Cichlids are one of the largest familyoffreshwater fishes, containing over 2,000 different species.Notonly are these fish colorful and entertaining, but they arealsorelatively easy to breed in captivity –somebreed readily with little to no effort on the part oftheaquarium hobbyist!
Also Know, how often do cichlids breed?
With most it's around every 2 to 3 weeks.MyApistogrammas and kribs bred every 15 to 20 days. My peacockswillspawn every one to two months depending on the temperment oftheothers in the tank. So peacocks spawn much less than say apistosormbunas?
How many eggs does cichlids lay at once?
Oreochromis aureus: 160 – 1,600