Raising fairy cichlid fry

[finley22]

just got back from me dads and checked the tank, found some fairy cichlid fry, was well chuffed. they've spawned before but this time they're being super protective, good to see. got an external filter so thought i'd try and save a few, managed 11 so far, will try and get some more tomorrow if they're still there. had to stop netting as the parents were getting stressed, didn't want to cause too much hassle. added some java moss in now, here's a few pics

[sand9e]

Make a YouTube video about ur fairy cichlid spawn, be great to see them grow

[finley22]

YAY! YouTube video...now. Will get it up tomorrow for you, can't wait to share the fairy cichlid fry experience.

[swiftfly]

Oh man, more brichardi fry, I'm literally counting down the days.

[finley22]

Oh man, more brichardi fry, I'm literally counting down the days.

same here hopefully

[slyzen]

left some in the main tank yeah they do rely on the offspring for next breeding cycle

[swiftfly]

left some in the main tank yeah they do rely on the offspring for next breeding cycle

I don't reckon so. I've only heard that's the case for J.marlieri. These fairy cichlids are such great parents, I'm not sure you'd even need to remove the fry, but I did it to give 'em a better shot.