Cichlid May Have Eggs In Mouth?

[FiSh123FiSh]

I have a cichlid which I think may have eggs in its mouth. It has not been eating for about a week and I have not seen its mouth open. I cannot renember what it is called as it was in latin. The fish is in a malawi community aquarium with a male and other female of its species. Does anyone no whats up with it?

 

[england]

If it has eggs in its mouth then it will not eat until theyve hatched and left the mouth!!!!
how long have you had the fish

 

[FiSh123FiSh]

ooo I have had the fish for about two months.

 

[dthoffsett]

Does it's mouth look anything like this?

If so you indeed have a holding female. Here are some great articles on breeding and fry care of mouthbrooder.

And if you need some help with ID's or have any other Malawi questions feel free to ask in the African Cichlid section, we're always glad to help. -Dawn

 

[FiSh123FiSh]

yer it does look like that kinda overshot.

THanks