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Raising kenyi mbunas: when to separate the fry from the mother
Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2025 9:12 am
by cosmosky
I've got a Kenyi Mbuna with free swimming fry in a fry tank. They're swimming around but still darting in and out of mom's mouth. Should I move her back to the main tank now or give her a few more days to rest and be with the babies?
Re: Raising kenyi mbunas: when to separate the fry from the mother
Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2025 10:52 am
by Snout
Never kept Kenyi Mbuna myself, just thought I'd add to the discussion. Instinct tells me to let her be with the fry, especially in the first week - she's still recovering after all.
Re: Raising kenyi mbunas: when to separate the fry from the mother
Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2025 11:52 am
by coltin
It's best to keep them together for now, as the babies still seem to be relying on the mother for safety. Give her a bit more time to care for them and recover from spawning - once they stop seeking refuge with her, you can consider moving her back to the regular tank.