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Honestly, I think most foods should help, but I'm not sure about lettuce specifically. I've heard it's not too bad for them, though.

Could be dead but still inside, just hasn't been passed yet.

It's highly improbable that the same fish laid eggs twice in such a short span.
Females often spawn together, with one not quite ready but still influenced by the hormonal surge, prompting her to join in. Then, a few days later, she's ready to spawn herself, possibly.

I'm wondering what dechlorinator you're using - some of the older ones might not be effective against chloramine. Chloramine can break down into ammonia, which would get filtered out, and chlorine, which could be causing your readings.

Different water requirements are a major red flag. The likely attacks from the cichlids would be a secondary concern, but still a valid one.

Ive only gone and brought Tiger barbs - cant believe it.

I was originally planning to get a big group of schooling fish for one of my 5ft tanks, ordered some Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia lacustris) but then I got a bit concerned about the risk of TB, so I cancelled them and decided to visit my lfs ...

Having a big enough group is key, and it sounds like you've got that covered. The real question is, is the tank big enough for them? From my experience, as long as they've got plenty of space, they become really peaceful.

Space is what they crave, after food, of course. I used to keep them in a ...

Reducing brightness will help to some extent, but those pictus will likely remain pale on a pale substrate - it's their natural camouflage. They're probably stressed from not being in a group, so to reduce that stress, you could try dimming the lighting and switching to a darker, more natural ...

I've always found that salt is a better option than pimafix, melafix or bettafix for treating fish health issues.

Using salt is a great way to treat various fish diseases without relying on chemical-based medications. Salt is relatively safe and commonly used in the aquaculture industry to treat ...

I'd recommend skipping the blanching step. Most fish prefer their veggies fresh, while others like them soft - it's all about the taste. Just add it to the tank as is and let the fish eat at their own pace. The veg will soften up in the water over time anyway.