How to breed African cichlids and raise the fry

[@curtisj2002]

great setup..I so love a woman who's into tanks and fish..luv the voice could listen to it all day.. keep up the good work thanks

[@thetankfiles3833]

Great info and nice set up, I've kept African Cichlds in the past, but just recently decided to set up a dedicated breeding system and give breeding a shot myself.

[@MasterAquatics]

That is a cool tank. How many gallons is that?

[@AquazoneQC]

Thanks 265g

[@bettyzh]

Hey you have beautiful tanks. I got a fish tank and started African Cichlid hobby this year. So I am very new to it. I have 5 cichlid in the tank and 9 on the way, should be here this week. I just found out that I have 4 fry/tiny baby in the tank yesterday.... did not expect that. I am not sure if they will can survive in that tank or should I get a small tank and separate them from the big fish?

[@AquazoneQC]

+AudreyHorne if it’s big tank with lots of small hiding spots just leave hem in they grow faster with the big fish.

[@coreyang08]

Beautiful African cichlids tank there! I have four frontosa and a blue dolphin in a 125 and never get tired of watching them. Thanks for sharing!

[@dianehachez2584]

I love your African cichlids tanks. What kind of plants is in your tanks ( the big one and the small one) . Amazing cichlids you have. Thank you!

[@AquazoneQC]

Pothos

[@yanickvalaydon9155]

The big tank is a mixed, what pellets do you recommend? Please I'm planning to do a mixed one but wanted to know what can i feed them all at thr same time as there's different types.. Mbuna, haps....

[@savvasgamingchannel5062]

You should move your aquarium lighting nearer to the front of the tank because your fish are in the dark when they are near the front

[@COOL_CANADIAN]

Step 1 add water Step 2 add cichlids Step 3 profit.

[@joeshedler6496]

I just inherited a cichlid tank and am personalizing it changing out some decor and hiding spots. I like the plants you have in your tanks. What are they? I really like the floating plants, and the fuzzy ones in particular.

[@ianbatchelor1854]

very informational you definitely know what your talking about. I am looking forward to your next clip. well done

[@timothehazot]

hey im from montreal too, where do you get you fishes, aquarium stuffs,etc ??

[@wc77mitch]

Very nice video. What type of plant is in your tank?

[@AquazoneQC]

wc77mitch plastic !

[@gianbarmanable]

Hi..just question..how big is your tank?its 2mts large?looks very big.regards

[@AquazoneQC]

265g

[@gianbarmanable]

Wow ..looks amazing ..beautiful..congratulation.😉👍

[@amilutawan8805]

Are those live plants in the fry tank and the holding tank? Also do you filter the fry tank, if so, then how?

[@blueredfinch]

nice tank. do you need a heater for the tank? if yes, what would ideal temperature would be? thanks

[@AquazoneQC]

+BlueRed Finch Africans cichlids 25-26 celcius and yes

[@mek2058]

What are the floating plants in your main cichlid tank..... what were the floating plants? If you still have that tank going.

[@AquazoneQC]

For any weak fish to his in them. Weak or bullies fish always go to surface

[@mek2058]

Izabella AquaZone Aquarium Services what are the plants though? Every plant I put in get eaten or ripped apart.

[@AquazoneQC]

@@mek2058 no plants haha it's plastic decor

[@mek2058]

Izabella AquaZone Aquarium Services thank you. Hoped they were real. They look real.

[@Mr_Objec-tive]

Sorry if I missed it but how long do you let the fry stay with there mother? Do you just return the mother back into the big tank after you separate the mother from the fry?

[@chubchub3902]

hey do u have all the lakes in the same tank.

[@AquazoneQC]

chub chub it's possible but not the best

[@chubchub3902]

what lakes r ur tank from

[@philipyazbak5496]

these are all Malawi it seems

[@codyscards6698]

@@philipyazbak5496 no she has tropheus from tanganika too.

[@josepalomino7952]

what do you use for the fry tank as in for oxygen?

[@iamlegend712]

Jose Palomino A powerhead will do it.

[@blakeyuhaniak6518]

What kind of rocks do you have in your main tank??

[@scottreynolds138]

What's the best way to set up a Malawi tank and what's the best way to make it crystal crystal clear all the time

[@AquazoneQC]

+Scott Reynolds many rocks, good filtration 2-3x The aquarium size in capacity, and wave makers to move debris from the bottom

[@Ezbuyint]

beautiful video, where did you get your aquarium decor?

[@jaylightfoot4110]

Do you use co for your plants, or those low light plants? My tank seems to always be greenish in color.

[@jewlsperez6254]

What is the proper size to put them with 3 4 inch. Peacocks

[@AquazoneQC]

Any fish that grows to 6” needs 75g and more

[@scottreynolds138]

How do you give your fish spinach

[@Mr_Objec-tive]

Do you have a video on how to transfer the fry (once they are big enough) into the big tank?

[@okapi323]

How do you catch holding females in that big tank? I only have four Malawis in a 220L tank and it took me forever to catch just one fish. And I had to remove all the stones.

[@AquazoneQC]

I wait for them to fall asleep then I catch !

[@BikramBehara7]

i have two questions what is tank size of baby fry middle one and what you do when fish are full of tank as i have same problem

[@chandanpaul5185]

lovely video.can u tell me plz,do they cross breed??

[@mr.felton7774]

Love your huge tank. I keep a mixed Mbuna tank and have a holding female, would it be safe to put her into a tank with 4 month old fry? Would she try to eat them when she spits her new fry? My thought is her new fry would have a better chance for life with other fry than in my main tank, but I don't want my older fry to be harmed either , any suggestions? Thanks

[@AquazoneQC]

+mr. FELTON not really safe ... not safe either to put her babies in with the older fry

[@mr.felton7774]

AquaZone Aquarium Services Mtl Izabella Thanks for your input. My female was getting beat up in the main tank, so I had no choice but to put her in the tank with the fry. Fingers crossed.

[@AquazoneQC]

mr. FELTON get a 5-10g tank just for her with air pump. I garante a disaster if you leave her with babies. She will eat them or they will eat her babies .

[@MintonBarry]

So Just Put A bunch of them in tank and it got to happen? if you have so many?

[@AquazoneQC]

Minton Barry yes make it happen :) put lots of hiding spots

[@gordonbrooks3081]

How big should the babies be before getting them away from the parents .

[@srishtygardenresorts705]

Which filter is good for a chilids tank?

[@AquazoneQC]

Fx6

[@majedabutrab9777]

Hello and thanks for all the good information i just like to know how to remove the fish with the eggs without stressing it she is hiding and not gonna let me catch it easily do i need to remove all the decoration before the problem i'm avoiding is i have a ton of rocks thanks in advance!!.

[@AquazoneQC]

Wait 20 days and use a tea spoon to pry the mouth open.

[@shaneharris7035]

what substrate are you using?

[@scottlarkin547]

i have 15 africans and need 5 more but when i add 3 new 2 usually die with in the night i think its a colour thing but i dont know

[@ybbbby9065]

I have 8 African Cychlids in my tank. I got them couple of months ago and are now about 1-3 inches. Cannot tell who is male or female. Assuming I have males and females will they breed or do they have to get bigger/older? Thanks and thank you for the video.

[@rahuls8764]

if you mix fry.... wouldn't they hybridize...how do you distinguish the females, between different species..

[@scottreynolds138]

What salt do you put in your tank

[@nikosozmorio5912]

Scott Reynolds Aquarium Salt.

[@brunocauin]

I have same accent! Are you Brazilian by any chance?

[@AquazoneQC]

no russian canadian :)

[@brunocauin]

Izabella, that's a pretty cool mix! I'm Portuguese and native Amazonian. =P

[@wscogin7974]

A great educational,informative and entertaining video,I really enjoyed it! Your tank and fish all look great, that’s a huge talk,wow your so lucky to have such a great looking Tank! It’s obvious your very knowledgeable in Cichlids,that’s awesome!

[@myguysavage3750]

can you breed african cichlid with a pink convict ciclid?

[@Walbertc]

no you can't pink convict cichlid is a south american cichlid

[@mitchcahoon3729]

It must be a nightmare to catch a holding female in the 265, you mentioned you did it at night when they were sleeping? whats your method to that?

[@InsertName501]

it's actually impossible to do it while they sleep...

[@rogerball6265]

@Izabella GROWTH: have you done anything that would help small fry grow faster?

[@AquazoneQC]

Feed them and WC lots

[@jacobchrem2536]

very good video love the fry tank I pretty much have the same system as you and it's working great for me

[@scottreynolds138]

how do you give your fish cucumber

[@wonhoscake1214]

Scott Reynolds cichlids can eat certain veggies that can help their color and health

[@COOL_CANADIAN]

sorry if you said this in the video but i'm in a rush atm. but can (example) a male jewel cichlid breed with a female bumblebee, kennyi and/or a electric yellow or do they only breed to the same type? also are they life breeders, so they keep the same partner for their entire lives or whom ever? thank you if you can help me, please :)

[@AquazoneQC]

+COOL CANADIAN jewels are egg layers. From African rivers not the big lakes ;)

[@COOL_CANADIAN]

AquaZone Aquarium Services Mtl Izabella so I'm screwed.

[@AquazoneQC]

possibly lol

[@joestang1]

Do they cross breed like yellow with blue? and if so do you get yellow and blue cichlid fry?

[@AquazoneQC]

+joestang1 as long as it's the some lineage yes. But not just any cichlid

[@johnathang3630]

hey i have two electric blue 1 male 1 female and i have to OB Peacocks 1 male 1 female i want to get some fry from both what steps sould i take?? they are in a 20 gallon Long with 1 bubble bee and 1 fire mouth. please let me know if you can help me out. thanks

[@AquazoneQC]

+Johnathan Gonzalez add some salt and keep water clean and watch them dance ;) remove the ones what you don't intend to breed to prevent conflict

[@Bronxfishbomber]

how many females I can keep together I have 5 holding now can I keep together I have 3 together and 2 in holding container

[@RCortez1986]

is a 10 gallon too small to put a single 3" holding cichlid temporarily until the fry are spit out?

[@AquazoneQC]

Bah that's good. Make sure it's cycled

[@RCortez1986]

@@AquazoneQC mucho appreciated

[@lisakelly7084]

I ordered juvenile peacocks and haps, I got them 2 1/2 weeks ago. They are already breeding. I don't have 2 of the same kind. So my babies will be mixed ...is this okay?

[@MrDatjewboy]

Lisa Kelly hybrids

[@catarinogutierrez3843]

how does the male fertilize the egg? how long does it take till the female release there fry? how do you know if she is pragnet? last do I know if I even have a girl or boy cichlid?

[@InsertName501]

the female lays the eggs and the male squirts his daddy juice into the tank near the eggs

[@sessiztepe3350]

how much liter ? nice all fish very niceee

[@AquazoneQC]

265 in gallons :)

[@sessiztepe3350]

AquaZone Aquarium Services Mtl Izabella thanks

[@sessiztepe3350]

AquaZone Aquarium Services Mtl Izabella 1000 liter omg

[@thusanga]

cool aquascaping Izabella

[@hectors.6891]

What are the best signs of when a female is close to spitting the fry? I had a yellow lab in the past and I could see that the fry were already big so i stripped her, but rn i have a dragon blood that ik for sure is holding but I cant really tell if they still have the yolk sac and i dont know exactly when she started holding😓. Should i just move her to a 10 gallon by herself?

[@AquazoneQC]

Don't strip they are good motbers in an unstressed environment with many hides

[@CHICAGOFIREWORKS]

Love the rock work. I have about 100 pounds of the same rock. I got lucky and got my rock free. :) I just went by railroad tracks looking for cool rocks and found tons of this rock! :)

[@AquazoneQC]

+David Heisenburg hahaha thats normally where u find those !

[@ryanbvisuals]

David Heisenburg do you boil the rocks or soak them before putting them In? I have a river behind my house and it has some really nice looking natural rocka

[@sharonsunday9849]

thank you so much for your video. I have two cichlids and 20 gallon tank. all of a sudden. I have baby Bumble bee cichlid. I had no idea what was going on. now that I have seen your video I have to look at which one I think is the female. UGH. They have been attacking my catfish(10 years old) and my placo fish.Not sure what to do . Was not thinking about these guys mating.

[@natterism]

bumble bee cichlids, from what i have herd can be really aggressive, i have nvr kept them but my aunt has and she worned me not ta get them years ago, i have a semi aggressive tank and so far only 1 catfish injury and he was a tiny new edition, and is in recovery "hopefully" in a separate location, and for the most part my cichlids leave the catfish alone

[@ryaneveley6337]

Crazy having all those fish In a 20 gallon buy a bigger tank

[@wonhoscake1214]

sharon sunday cichlids need only 1 gallon per inch of the fish so you could put more in a tank. Probably a territory thing

[@jamesblack1723]

How can I tell males from females?

[@cathyfachini5910]

How do you tell if they are carrying there fry

[@AquazoneQC]

Big bump in the chin

[@mechanicalbees7698]

Are they all Malawi? Nice tank!

[@Pure4Kicks]

I like the fry tank with the black background

[@AquazoneQC]

Thanks :)

[@mikedavis8026]

Are every single one of those fish African Cichlids?

[@miked9344]

when do you separate the parent from the fry

[@AquazoneQC]

Never really :)

[@jackperkins93]

beautiful tank setups!

[@Zohrarobloxgaming09]

When exactly to separate fry from mother

[@AquazoneQC]

After about 1-2 weeks.

[@MarcoIsidori]

Nice video...lake Malawi is beautiful.

[@scottreynolds138]

How do you breed Malawi

[@AquazoneQC]

+Scott Reynolds they usually need no assistance in this matter ;)

[@busydaboss423]

your amazing..your fish are as well keep it up

[@AquazoneQC]

+Caleb Mayo thank you

[@momia1411]

Wow Amazing... take me to different world.... and your voice beautiful...

[@merdomerco7518]

and what is the sizes of this tank? thx

[@rogernilson3986]

Nice fish. Can't have enough water hey? Grettings from Calgary.

[@scottreynolds138]

I've never ever breed fish in my life I don't know how to I don't seem to work for me

[@nixerasebe7191]

Каккая красота!Нет слов!!!Большой привет из России!)))

[@AceBangerTheGuru]

very nice, I love keeping it natural ...

[@arthurw5941]

Your welcome keep up the good work

[@houseofdiscus5059]

Nice video

[@AquazoneQC]

Thanks !!

[@wichidcichlid8368]

I love your tanks!!!

[@MrMurad1981]

so beautiful video , thanks .

[@theonecalledvino8165]

I didn't know I had fry... I found two babies in my sump tank. They must have had a rough birth

[@a.r.c.2390]

No son peces de agua salada..sino alcalina...al añadir sal lo que haces es subir el ph de manera vacía..pero eso es tan inestable...no tiene el efecto tapón....se debe elevar el ph con minerales.... debes de informarte de manera correcta...sino haces que otros comentan tus errores en lugar de aprender de los tuyos

[@tbkkennelz5706]

Nice Video🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@henrystyle4879]

You better start selling them. Your tanks will be over packed soon. Nice job.

[@AdnanTaiyeb1]

How to find out cichlids are breeding the other day I lifted a article found a baby fry

[@arthurw5941]

Great job

[@AquazoneQC]

Arthur W thx !

[@Zacny82Krystian]

Super aquarium see my tanganyika aquarium with a good one

[@aulonocarawalmartii7730]

Beaux poissons

[@labino4987]

Umm umm umm umm umm umm great video

[@chrissovegas1271]

Nice Tank Btw🖒

[@christianreid8859]

Wow

[@bigjayinga]

Great video, love your tank. Thanks for the great advice. Just subscribed. Check out my channel when you get a chances. Any advice is welcomed. Thanks.

[@AquazoneQC]

Thanks !

[@scottlarkin547]

my red empress killed my albino how do you add your africans with out death hahaha