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by freshbait
Sat Jun 22, 2024 5:59 pm
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: male kribs
Replies: 4
Views: 689

Re: male kribs

it's fine to remove the male krib, but keep in mind the female will have to work harder to care for the fry on her own. once he's out, it's best not to put him back in the tank as he may see the female or the babies as a threat. in general, the survival rate of the fry is lower without both parents ...
by freshbait
Thu Aug 04, 2022 5:19 am
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: is my red zebra fish possibly pregnant for the first time?
Replies: 5
Views: 828

Re: is my red zebra fish possibly pregnant for the first time?

Well, she won't actually "give birth" as such, but at 2 inches, she's big enough to have her first spawn. The babies will definitely be visible, but you probably won't catch a glimpse of them until they're at least a week or more old. By the way, where did you end up uploading that video of her?
by freshbait
Wed Aug 03, 2022 9:45 pm
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: is my red zebra fish possibly pregnant for the first time?
Replies: 5
Views: 828

Re: is my red zebra fish possibly pregnant for the first time?

If you're referring to her having babies in her belly, that's not exactly how it works. The male fertilizes the eggs while the female lays them, often in a circular motion, which might be what you saw earlier. What typically happens next is that the female picks up the eggs with her mouth and holds ...