fish parenting

[Michael Bailey]

Hey all! I was just wondering if there is any type of fish that actually protects their eggs/fry, as opposed to eating them immediately. Thanks for your replies!

 

[neo-2FX]

Blue rams although from experience you may lose a few batches because the parents decided to eat them. Eventually you get a good caring pair that protect their offspring.

Kribs (Kribensis) also similar to the above.

Its been a while since I've bred these fish so someone else will be able to chime in on your question.

 

[The Trooper]

Most cichlids i believe are quite maternal?

 

[Michael Bailey]

I'm not sure about the cichlids. I've got semi- peaceful fish at the moment. It sucks that they're so aggressive. I really like them :/ but that's really cool to know. Thanks!

 

[The Trooper]

What about a pair of these guys?

Keyhole Cichlid

 

[DragonFish71]

The keyholes are like most cichlids and will care for their eggs. Again, the first spawn or two they might eat their eggs. That's pretty normal with most cichlids I have raised. More so with rams and angels though.

 

[Candi1990]

My jack dempsy (chiclids) are great parents! At a certain time tho i read they will turn on them so you have to know when to remove them. Mine were fine for a couple of months they took very good care of the fry.

 

[Michael Bailey]

Do you know about any other than cichlids?

 

[Fdsh5]

My bristle nose pelvis are very good at rearing fry.