have african cichlids. one hasnt eaten in 4 days now. Some of them like to move rocks and it almost looks like its got a mouth full of rocks but i really dont think anything is in its mouth. It WONT open its mouth for anything and is displaying very vivid colors and is being extra territorial. Whats wrong with my fish?
2006-11-22 03:48:01 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
oh my god! that would be awesome
2006-11-22 04:58:03 · update #1
If your fish looks like it has something in its mouth (and might appear as if it is chewing gum?) and is showing good color and looks otherwise healthy, then there is a good chance it is holding eggs.
If this is the case it will hold these eggs until they hatch, and then hold the fry until the yolk sacs are gone, about 3-4 weeks depending on what species you have. They will eat very little or nothing during this entire period. Then they will spit the fry, which will be left to fend for themselves.
2006-11-22 04:52:15 · answer #1 · answered by Ghapy 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like a female that is holding eggs/fry. African cichlids are mouthbrooders so they hold the eggs/fry in their mouths and will not eat until they spit them out. I don't have experience with holding females, so I can't tell you anymore than that, but maybe someone else can. Or you can google information about African cichlids and their mouthbrooding behavior.
2006-11-22 06:49:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It looks as if congratulations are in order! Here is a link that you may find useful. http://cichlidforum.com/articles/malawi_cichlids_breeding.php
There are many other helpful articles and species profiles on this website. Browse around and see what you can learn about your newest additions. Congratulations, good luck, and best wishes!
2006-11-22 05:57:55 · answer #3 · answered by cichlidgirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mouth full of babys thats cool
2006-11-22 05:18:20 · answer #4 · answered by great white fisherman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would be awesome for you guy, good luck hope it turns out!
2006-11-22 04:59:58 · answer #5 · answered by Clint R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋