Chromide Babys

[kanzaris]

Hi

My Chromide babys are 2 days old . They are in the main Tank with the other fish and I realy dont
want them to end up as fish food. When can I take them out ( Without parents ) and put them in
to a different tank? How long do they depend on their parents ?

Thanks

Sabby

 

[nmonks]

Orange chromides are difficult to raise away from their parents. They need to be with their parents for at least a month, possibly two. In the wild, according to Loiselle, the parents look after them for 4 months! So anyway, take it easy, and let the parents do the work. They may eat the first brood or two, but cichlids usually get it right eventually.

Cheers,

Neale

 

[kanzaris]

Thanks again

What about waterchanges Will that disturb the parents ???

Promise no more questions about the babys

Sabby

 

[nmonks]

As with all breeding cichlids, make small changes, and do them quietly. If in doubt, don't do them at all. Skipping the water changes for a few weeks won't kill the fish. There are plenty of good books on breeding fish -- I'd suggest tracking one down. You'll probably find one very useful as you start experimenting with other fishes in your collection!

Cheers,

Neale