Pregnant red Texas

[Bret11]

Hey guys, my 10 inch red Texas is pregnant. She is is a 125 gallon tank with her mate, a rose queen. The only other fish in the tank is 2 plecos. I know the general breeding process and I have a 75 gallon tank set up for the fry once they hatch. Is there anything important I need to know or any good tips or tricks that u guys have. For example a good object for her to lay her eggs on, etc. Thanks

 

[Jexnell]

Teracota flower pots work. Tho they will lay them where they want. I have seen eggs on the glass. But my Saggitae have been using the pot I got them ever since I put it in.

 

[TwoHedWlf]

Is there anything important I need to know

First thing you need to know is that Texas cichlids and plecos are not marine or brackish.

Second is they cannot get pregnant.

 

[Hendre]

First thing you need to know is that Texas cichlids and plecos are not marine or brackish.

Second is they cannot get pregnant.

I believe OP means swollen with eggs.

As with above, many cichlid breeders use pots and similar items for their fish to lay eggs on/in. Many of them also exhibit great parental care so it'll be easier to raise the fry. Just make sure the plecos won't be able to eat the eggs.

 

[Bret11]

Teracota flower pots work. Tho they will lay them where they want. I have seen eggs on the glass. But my Saggitae have been using the pot I got them ever since I put it in.View attachment 1353970

Ok. Sounds good. And when the fry hatch do u recommend putting them into the 75 gallon tank I have setup

 

[Bret11]

I believe OP means swollen with eggs.

As with above, many cichlid breeders use pots and similar items for their fish to lay eggs on/in. Many of them also exhibit great parental care so it'll be easier to raise the fry. Just make sure the plecos won't be able to eat the eggs.

Ok. Sounds good and when the fry hatch do u recommend putting them into the 75 gallon tank I have setup or leaving them in the 125 with there parents

 

[Jexnell]

You could do both. Move a portion of the spawn to the grow out tank. Also leaving some with the parents. In new couples it take a spawn or three normally to get all the different steps right. Once learned cichlids make great parents.