When you consider the adult size of this fish, you can appreciate the miracle of how small they start. The vast majority of a spawn in the wild is likely to be dwindled down to a couple...survival of the fittest. I let some of each spawn in with the Managuense...resulting in fry of various sizes. Not only is it interesting to watch the natural parenting behavior of the adults...but also how successive generations continue to predate on the newer. Sort of a poor man's way of making sure the fry you end up keeping are the strongest of the various broods.
I just thought the photo was cool the way it illustrated the size difference. The close up is of fry have been swimming for three days.
I just thought the photo was cool the way it illustrated the size difference. The close up is of fry have been swimming for three days.
