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raising african butterfly cichlid eggs

Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2025 6:58 pm
by alandon
Noticed something exciting with my African Butterfly Cichlid pair (Anomalochromis Thomasi) - they're guarding eggs on a stone. Anyone know how long it takes for them to hatch?

Re: raising african butterfly cichlid eggs

Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2025 8:51 pm
by Oceanix9
From what I've read, it's around 3-5 days for them to hatch. No personal experience with this specific breed, but that's the general consensus.

Re: raising african butterfly cichlid eggs

Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2025 9:00 pm
by alandon
Thanks for that, Oceanix9.

Re: raising african butterfly cichlid eggs

Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2025 10:33 pm
by riverrun4
alandon wrote: Tue Aug 05, 2025 6:58 pm Noticed something exciting with my African Butterfly Cichlid pair (Anomalochromis Thomasi) - they're guarding eggs on a stone. Anyone know how long it takes for them to hatch?
Eggs usually take 2-3 days to reach the wriggler stage, then another 3-4 days to become free swimming.