My rainbow cichlid spawned eggs

[Stoneyturtle420]

so my rainbow cichlid spawned eggs and I don't have a male in for any more rainbows or cichlids in general, but tank mates are 2 red fire dwarf gouramis, a powder blue dwarf gourami, 2 yoyo loaches and a small common pleco. My question is will the eggs hatch without a male rainbow cichlid?

 

[tlindsey]

so my rainbow cichlid spawned eggs and I don't have a male in for any more rainbows or cichlids in general, but tank mates are 2 red fire dwarf gouramis, a powder blue dwarf gourami, 2 yoyo loaches and a small common pleco. My question is will the eggs hatch without a male rainbow cichlid?

Unfortunately the eggs will be infertile.

 

[Stoneyturtle420]

Thank you I feel stupid for having to ask but just wanted to know, is it common for this to happen?

 

[Stoneyturtle420]

And would it harm to find a male to mate the 2? From my understanding they don't get too big they are currently in a i believe 40 gallon and how do you tell if they are deciding to mate

 

[tlindsey]

Thank you I feel stupid for having to ask but just wanted to know, is it common for this to happen?

No need to feel that way but it is rare but it happens.

 

[tlindsey]

No need to feel that way but it is rare but it happens.

It will be a challenge because most Cichlids will pair naturally. You could still give it a try but just be prepared to separate them If necessary.

 

[Stoneyturtle420]

thank you for the help! Still learning for cichlids

 

[tlindsey]

thank you for the help! Still learning for cichlids

I'm still learning myself.

 

[YankeeJack]

Sounds cool! Any pics to share?

 

[Stoneyturtle420]

Here they are sorry for the late add