7 midas fries in 75 gallon tank

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Rakeboy

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I have 7 Midas fries in 75 gallon tank. How long will it take from them to pair up naturally?
 
Depends on size. I've seen them pair up naturally at maybe 4-6". But they generally fight and change females until they've raised a successful batch. BTW good luck. I've had no success breeding larger cichlids as they end up fighting, and I don't like ripped or cut off fins. So i end up keeping them solo.
 
What's up Rakeboy Rakeboy ,
Cichlids seem to breed at a very young age. They might breed around 4"+ give or take. Just keep an eye on them because it only takes one @$$hat to destroy the entire tank. Most keepers keep Midas solo because they bully or kill their tankmates and their partners so often. The bigger the tank the better. I think it would be awesome if you could get a compatable pair. GL to you.
 
What's up Rakeboy Rakeboy ,
Cichlids seem to breed at a very young age. They might breed around 4"+ give or take. Just keep an eye on them because it only takes one @$$hat to destroy the entire tank. Most keepers keep Midas solo because they bully or kill their tankmates and their partners so often. The bigger the tank the better. I think it would be awesome if you could get a compatable pair. GL to you.
Right now, they still chasing each other. Some fry also flair up. I am afraid they experiencing constant stress. Is this normal? The tank have lots of hiding spot but despite of that they still chasing each other.
 
Sounds like Thunderdome...one of the Midas might be 'Blaster! Twenty fish enter, only him leave!' ...apologies for the 80's humor. Amphilophus have become my favorite fish of late.
 
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