research on the development of n. multifasciatus

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I'm curious to know how long it takes for Neolamprologus Multifasciatus fry to reach sexual maturity. I've got a trio - two females and one male - with a batch of fry from each female. They hatched 2 to 3 weeks apart. The first set of fry are basically miniature versions of the adults already, while the second set is still working on their color and stripes.

My tank is a 30 gallon flatback hexagon, with playsand, XL escargot shells, and floating plants to create a comfortable environment. I also have about a dozen mystery snails in there. For water parameters, I use Seachems Rift Lake salts to adjust the pH and GH to suit the Neolamprologus Multifasciatus.

I'll be posting a video and some pictures soon so you guys can see how far along the fry are and maybe offer some advice.

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Here's the video I mentioned - apologies for the subpar quality, just did a filter sponge rinse which stirred up some debris.

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I've added a few photos of the tank and the Neolamprologus Multifasciatus fry, so you can see their current development stage.

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I've got a micro worm culture going and some fry-specific food that they just can't get enough of.

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I'm curious about the breeding frequency of the parents - I don't want the tank to get overcrowded before I can rehome the fry.

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When adult cichlids start breeding, you can expect a batch of eggs every 2-4 weeks. Typically, it's every 4 weeks if they have a batch of babies to care for. However, if the babies get eaten, the parents will likely breed sooner, as they'll sense the lack of offspring and try to replenish their numbers.