oakes Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Hi guys, a few months ago I purchased a mature pair of Rainbow Cichlids and put them in 3 foot breeding tank. Today the female laid eggs. But it was not the happy event I was hoping for. After fertilising the eggs the male started harassing the female and he won't let her go back near the eggs even though she tries. He chases her all over the tank then goes back to hovering over the eggs. He repeats this behaviour.I'm not sure what to do. Separate them? If so which one do I leave with the eggs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Link2Hell Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 give him a time out divide the tank or move him out leave her with the eggs and see how she goes if she fails then next time if it happens move her out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakes Posted June 18, 2019 Author Share Posted June 18, 2019 Thanks in the end I left them together I was reluctant to disturb them too much, I was afraid the eggs might be abandoned. I added some extra cover for the female to hide in. The eggs are now wrigglers and the male is still very protective of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Link2Hell Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakes Posted June 21, 2019 Author Share Posted June 21, 2019 (edited) He's a crap husband but so far has been a good dad. Edited June 21, 2019 by oakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakes Posted July 28, 2019 Author Share Posted July 28, 2019 Well I ended up with plenty of fry and also discovered the reason for the male's behaviour. They spawned again and once again he chased her away but I spotted her sneaking back a couple of times and eating some eggs. So he knew best after all. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.