robdog013 Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Hi All, was just wondering how long a female electric yellow will hold the fry in her mouth? until they are 3 swimming, I cant remember is it 21 days? cheers Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFishkeeper Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Hi Rob, They will be free swimming at around 21 days. But electric yellows are the best mothers going and won't release them until they feel they will be safe. I have had them hold for nearly 30 days and end up really emaciated in a crowded tank. I usually strip them at around day 16 or so, the fry are fairly robust at that stage and can be put in a strainer for a few days until they are free swimming. Cheers, Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayT Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 if circumstances allow and you have the spare tank space, strip her after about 14 days mate the fry will be fine and she will recover quicker as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robdog013 Posted July 18, 2011 Author Share Posted July 18, 2011 i stripped her after 20 days, and she spat 4 healthy fry (she is only little) atm I have them in a one ft grow out tank, feed them twice a day on dried flake, their current size is one cm, how long will it take to get to 3-4cm? cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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