Unexpected Spawning

[CichlidKeeper01]

So, was checking out my African Cichlid 125 gal today, and noticed that there was a fry in one of the cave systems. He looks to be a bumble bee fry, but is hard to tell as he is well hidden. Not sure if there are any more. This would make sense as there is a pair of bumble bees in the tank. Though it might be a hybrid. Now I am wondering what course of action do I take. Should I leave him in the tank, or should I pull him out? I have a suitibale tank that he could be moved into so he could gain some size. Once he grew, I could move him back into the 125.

 

[mattison187]

Its up to you. I would grow him out and see what it grows into if it were me

 

[CichlidKeeper01]

Its up to you. I would grow him out and see what it grows into if it were me

Ok cool, turns out there are 2 or 3 and probably more. I am thinking I may leave them in the tank as I am afraid of reintroducing them. The tank is established and I do not want to deal with any more aggression issues. They were eating flakes last feeding.

 

[mattison187]

Ok cool, turns out there are 2 or 3 and probably more. I am thinking I may leave them in the tank as I am afraid of reintroducing them. The tank is established and I do not want to deal with any more aggression issues. They were eating flakes last feeding.

What i have done before when trying to ensure mbuna fry will survive, make a few smaller rock piles for them to escape to. Always worked for me

 

[CichlidKeeper01]

What i have done before when trying to ensure mbuna fry will survive, make a few smaller rock piles for them to escape to. Always worked for me

Thanks, going to re aquascape so I should have an official number then. I will also add some more smaller caves.

 

[YankeeJack]

Send us a pic

 

[CichlidKeeper01]

Send us a pic

I will try. Going to try and redo the aquascape in the next couple of days. I don't think I will have to worry about them surviving, the female bumble bee is driving off anything that gets close to the cave system they are in.

 

[RTC probe 3]

You could leave it in the tank, but if any other larger fish is in the tank ,removing the fry would be good since it would obviously be eaten .

 

[CichlidKeeper01]

After thinking about it, I think I am going to move them out, and reintroduce them later. I am mainly worried about my livingstonii thinking of them as a snack.

 

[RTC probe 3]

Good thinking.