Rainbows are laying eggs, but not eating them this time

[rangerd]

Exciting times ahead, indeed.

When it comes to the eggs, I'm curious - do you think it's best to leave them as is once they're fertilised, or would it be worth exploring hatchery options?

[brinyveg]

I think it's best to leave the eggs as is for now. The parents seem to know what they're doing. But huge congrats to you, that's exciting news!

[rangerd]

Cheers, appreciate the advice, made my day

[oldraider]

Congrats are in order, looks like you're gonna need more space for all the new additions

[hillsman]

Just to clarify, are we talking about rainbow cichlids here? There are a few fish that go by the name 'rainbow' after all.

[juicebox]

Just to clarify, are we talking about rainbow cichlids here? There are a few fish that go by the name 'rainbow' after all.

I think it's probably rainbow fish, there are lots of varieties of them.

[hillsman]

I was curious because they resemble cichlid eggs, not those from egg scatterers. Big difference in how you'd go about hatching them.

[coltin]

If they're attached to a rock in a cluster, chances are they're not from a rainbowfish, more likely cichlid eggs.

[rangerd]

Correct guys, they're indeed rainbow cichlids

[hillsman]

In that case the parents might take care of them, if not and you want the fry, next time they lay eggs consider taking the rock out and putting it in a small tank to hatch them. You'll need to keep the water moving gently over the eggs with an airstone, this helps keep them fungus-free.