Hello, Im a bit new to this forum stuff and hope I can ask my question here as it pretains to this topic. I was recently given a Green Texas Cichlid and a Pearl FlowerHorn, I was told they were a breeding pair, however I dont believe anything until I can confirm it my self. I set up the tank as I knew how for breeding cichlids, plenty of substarte for them to dig, and flat rocks beneath the subsrtrate just above the under gravel filter. I have been watching them closely for signs of spawning, in which they have dug holes and uncovered the flat rock near the cave I set up for them.
Last night eggs were laid while I was a sleep, so I have no idea which one laid them, however, I do see the Flowerhorn with something protruding from his belly area (a small pink looking thing) and he (I was told this is the male) is skimming over the eggs and being very protective of the surrounding area.
Id like to know if there is a way for me to distinguish male and female, also, how do I know if the eggs have been fertalized?
I was told these two types of fish when bread create the Red Texas cichlid, in which I have one of these and is an extremly beautiful fish, wouldnt mind having more, expecially if I can raise a male to breed with her.
