Convict Breeding

[darkside13]

Hello there! Rookie fish dad here and have a few questions. I bought a breeding pair (had no clue they were opposite sex) of convicts three months ago. Woke up one morning and had probably a hundred fry on top of a rock, with a FIERCELY defensive mama and papa. I immediately bought a tank divider (55 gallon) and separated the little family from the rest of my cichlids. I feed all of my fish bloodworms and beef heart and they LOVE it. I was just wondering if there was anyone out there with some tips, tricks and advice for me. Babies are doing just fine and growing like weeds. Thanks in advance!

 

[Munroco]

Your problem will come when you need to get rid of them. Unless US is different from UK, you'll find there is not much of a market for convicts.