how long until she produces her young?
2007-11-30 05:27:03 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
If by pregnant you mean holding the cichlids in her mouth (this is called 'holding') then you are looking at about 21-30 days, depending on what kind of cichlid you are talking about.
2007-11-30 05:31:08 · answer #1 · answered by Ghapy 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What cichlid is it? Usually cichlids take about a couple of weeks before laying eggs, and then you'll see she would hide away for a few days. The male would usually guard the entrance to the hideaway, expect to see fry in about another week or two. Keep feeding them good quality food but take care not to disturb or stress them as they might eat the eggs or abandon them. Motherbrooders are slightly different, but nevertheless should show some interesting parental behaviours
Good luck!
2007-11-30 05:31:53 · answer #2 · answered by TT 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you "cichlid" is an African Rift Lake species and she has a swollen belly, she's not "pregnant" she's sick. The disease is called Malawi Bloat and odds are she will die in a few days.
More information would be a huge help,since there are literally thousands of different species of cichlids world-wide.
2007-11-30 06:37:56 · answer #3 · answered by PeeTee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They hold them in their mouth. Usally for about 16-20 days. Sometimes a little ovor 3 weeks.
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2007-11-30 05:32:19 · answer #4 · answered by Emma 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
9 months
2007-11-30 05:29:12 · answer #5 · answered by ashmailbox1 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
abou 10-to 12 months
2007-11-30 05:29:35 · answer #6 · answered by webbedswimmer 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
well dont blame me
2007-11-30 05:31:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋