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my dempseys keep eating their fry.

Discussion in 'Cichlids' started by littledane, Mar 3, 2009.

  1. littledane

    littledane Thread Starter Member

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    My breeding pair of dempseys have spawned twice now and about an hour after the eggs hatch they eat the fry. I know the tank they are in is too small for the two of them. Could that be the problem? As soon as i get my tax money im going to buy at least a 55g for the pair. any sugestions as to why they are eating them would be great!
     
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  2. Anthony

    Anthony Active Member

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    Stress will cause fish to eat their fry. How big are these fish ?
     
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    I am so jealous you have a breeding pair. I would say you are right. I would also remove the male out when you see eggs so he does not stress her out to breed immediately again. He wants them gone to breed again.
     
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    the male is about 6-7 inches the female is about 5-6 inches. i should have a bigger tank by this weekend (hopefully). the tank they are in is a 29g.
     
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    haha i could trade my peacock bass for a pair but naaa lol
     
    stevenrox, Mar 3, 2009
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