How To Strip African Cichlids Of Eggs (Egg Tumbler Set Up)

[@MridulSinghMusic]

Thanks for the video! Did not cross my mind to use twist ties to strip eggs.

[@WeldonTanks]

I found it useful when pulling from the Egyptians, they are even smaller

[@BlakeAdamsCO]

I have never bred fish nor do I plan to, but this video was fascinating. Thanks for sharing!

[@kanumputra2488]

I like this topic, and I see you are so pro.. This is for the first time I see how hatch the eggs of fish.. From your vlog learn a lot.. 🙂💡💡

[@WeldonTanks]

Wouldn’t say I am pro lol more like an amateur that is learning

[@Lumpydog]

Congrats on all the cichlid eggs. Good luck with the fry. Thanks for sharing. Cheers

[@trevorgregori9667]

Thanks for sharing. Haven’t thought of using a zip tie to open the mouth. That will make it a lot easier then opening the mouth like we do currently. I will try this out tonight when I strip our female of her eggs.

[@lynzee9898]

I would think the fish would resist more. Interesting-you made that look so easy 🙂

[@WeldonTanks]

I was lucky to have a good success on camera lol slow and gentle and I have found they don’t struggle.

[@yolojay95]

Very usefull video. We stripped our aulonocara cichlid, we waited 3 days before stripping. These eggs are tumbling and growing good. Our second aulonocara had her eggs for 2 days and then she swallowed them. How long do you wait before stripping the momma fish? Tnx

[@sharronmiller451]

Trent do they predate on their fry if left for them to hatch them naturally. Very interesting .

[@WeldonTanks]

They do not. If you let them hatch naturally provide some cover for the fry but the parents will tend to them

[@madelyngorecho6725]

I have 2 egg tumbler incubator,but why no oxygen

[@Jeffdoeswhat]

I’ve yet to try to pull eggs from mine. Wanted to try but just never have.

[@WeldonTanks]

When you get them on a cycle you can pull eggs almost weekly

[@Jeffdoeswhat]

@@WeldonTanks i need to start doing that to my yellow labs. I’ll have to give it a try.

[@leo2o915]

Awesome video Trent just stripped my first female and it worked thank you :) one question how long til they start breeding again ? Is there like a time they go through

[@WeldonTanks]

I have had females holding again within a week and other times it takes a few weeks. If you let them hold naturally the fish would go through the gestation period of a week or two before the female would release them naturally.

[@leo2o915]

What haps will you guys have available when you start shipping ? Want two more fish for my 125 gallon

[@WeldonTanks]

I would not say we have specifics in mind currently but if you are looking for a specific ones let us know and we will get them in.

[@leo2o915]

@@WeldonTanks can’t wait Trent :) can you guys get some Hawks or buccochromis nototania

[@WeldonTanks]

I know we have had hawks in the shop before. And some buccochromis, I am sure we can.

[@atkinsnatureaquariums3552]

Thanks for this video, great tips and help

[@alexrider8616]

When you strip the female and she releases the eggs, how do you know which eggs aren’t fertilized and should be taken out? Thanks.

[@WeldonTanks]

Eggs that have a yellow color to them are fertile. Eggs that are white are not fertile.

[@leilahamama6268]

Hello , i have synodontis lucipinnis and they have been breeding in my main tank but i had no luck in finding any eggs how can i try to find the eggs from my main tank? Without buying extra tanks. I would like to try to breed every fish but i somehow wasnt successful to understand the process of how to catch the eggs and how to find em xd

[@WeldonTanks]

@@leilahamama6268 that fish has a specific way of laying eggs. I would check out wild fish tanks channel. He has a good break down of how to breed that fish. The method I showed works best with fish that are mouth brooder breeders

[@DB49ers80]

Great tutorial! Is it necessary to treat the water with the tumbler in it with anything special?

[@WeldonTanks]

While it is not necessary I have found that by using methalyne blue I get a higher hatch rate as it helps with fungus.

[@DB49ers80]

@@WeldonTanks thank you! I do have some in stock but I'll not use this round and see how it turns out. I tend to steer away from meds when possible. Great video and thank you for the response!

[@coyslilfishery9713]

Your videos make me want to get a breeding rack hahahha

[@WeldonTanks]

Pretty sure we can help with that!

[@coyslilfishery9713]

@@WeldonTanks where do you guys get your racks? I really do want to get a rack set up with either 3 29s or 3 40 breeders

[@WeldonTanks]

Home Depot.