jewel cichlid mating habits

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i have 4 jewel cichlids,2 paired up. i am planning on giving the other 2 away when i find someone with a suitable home for them(sooner if they cause trouble). the last of my pairs most recent spawn were gone today( lasted 9 days from eggs,would of been 10 today. pretty good for there second try). the second smallest(smallest is the confirmed female),who i believe is female,seems to be courting my confirmed male. the one courting him has a nice full belly, which i believe is because of eggs. will my male spawn with her,or stay loyal to his mate(assuming she is female)?
 
i came home today to the newest confirmed female guarding eggs. not sure who the father is,but my confirmed male chases away other fish and doesnt get chased by the female. surprising because i thought jewel cichlids were monogamous
 
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