Baby white convict x parrot

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So my male parrot convict turned out to not only be fertile, but also was hiding the recessive leucistic gene.

He paired up with a female white convict, and had a spawn:

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That is very cool. Bet you are having a blast watching this!
 
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That is very cool. Bet you are having a blast watching this!
Yeah, it’s been crazy!

My girl was pissed at this male for leaving his original parrot con mate to link up with the white con female and start a family. He started off as a deadbeat dad and wouldn’t guard the female or the eggs but after they hatched he stepped up and has been a good father.
 

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Yeah, it’s been crazy!

My girl was pissed at this male for leaving his original parrot con mate to link up with the white con female and start a family. He started off as a deadbeat dad and wouldn’t guard the female or the eggs but after they hatched he stepped up and has been a good father.
Breeding cichlid fish has the be one of the most rewarding things in fishkeeping. So interesting. Lotta work though if you get into raising the fry. Back in the day I used to hatch my own brine shrimp for the fry.
 

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Breeding cichlid fish has the be one of the most rewarding things in fishkeeping. So interesting. Lotta work though if you get into raising the fry. Back in the day I used to hatch my own brine shrimp for the fry.
Very interesting, I’m going to need a couple more setups because I do want to raise some of the fry and cross with other species.


Nice pics man. How you been bro ?
Thanks! I’ve been good, slowly getting back into the hobby :)
 
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Very interesting, I’m going to need a couple more setups because I do want to raise some of the fry and cross with other species.




Thanks! I’ve been good, slowly getting back into the hobby :)
Glad to hear. Getting back into polys ?
 

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Come on jaws you know you secretly like oscars.
 

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I have a couple but not planning to build up a collection like before.. not yet
Yeah i downsized allot myself. Hey remember the dark lap debate ? I gotta admit i think you were right. Just a dark lap.

Come on jaws you know you secretly like oscars.
I think O's are great fish.... whatchoo talkin bout willis
 
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