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Parachromis managuensis surprise

Peacockbass

Peacockbass

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So when cleaning my jaguar cichlid tank this morning i was in for a big surprise. I purchased 6 young jags only about two months ago. They are just now about 4 inchs long. While moving decorations I was shocked to see a large cloud of fry. I did not even think they where big enough to be sexually mature. So what to do now. What do to fry need for starter foods. The fry seem to be a little bit larger then angelfish fry which i know start on baby brine. Is that my best bet. Also can i keep the fry with the parents or will they eat them. the 4 other jags are still in the tank but i did make a divider out of the decorations just to help keep the territorys seperated. So anyone have any ideas. I am leaving for mexico in the morning so i dont want it to be difficult for my brother to care for them when i am gone. Hopefully i can get some fry to make it. If not i am sure they will spawn again and i will be more prepared.
 
Spine

Spine

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I usually grind up flake food with my fingers. Try and get it a small as possible, that might keep some alive until you get back.
 
UNCLERUCKUS

UNCLERUCKUS

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Spine said:
I usually grind up flake food with my fingers. Try and get it a small as possible, that might keep some alive until you get back.
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EXCELLENT ADVICE SPINE!! DONT WORRY JAGS ARE VERY GOOD PARENTS TO THEIR YOUNG. THEY WONT EAT THEM. YOU MAY SEE THEM ACT LIKE IT WITH A STRAGGLER BUT WATCH CLOSELY AS THEY WILL SWIM BACK AND SPIT THEM BACK IN WITH THE REST OF THE FRY.;) GOOD LUCK!
 
Peacockbass

Peacockbass

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So since the first batch of fry did not make it when i was gone of vacation. I could not wait for the next batch. well it finally came. Here is a short video of the proud mother Jag watching the nest and my son yelling score one for the jaguars in the back ground. Where do kids come up with this stuff. LOL Taken with my droid so not the best but just wanted to share.
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