How to breed African Cichlids Part 7 "Raising the fry"

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How to breed African Cichlids Part 7 "Raising the fry"

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@africancichlidsrock 11 жыл бұрын

i start mine in a 10 gallon, move them to a 33long after about a month, i do 20% water changes every other day, and i feed them crushed up cobalt spirulina flakes, and all have them to selling size in 4 months. very interesting series. i enjoyed it.

@alexanderpagan3212 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice. We need more great people like you giving us advice

@KGTropicals 11 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the delay, yes we do however I haven't added them to the website yet, they're only available in the store.

@joziah______241 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! The fact you did this in one take is very impressive👍

@benjaminweibert9509 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, this is literally the most educational video I’ve seen on cichlid fry, thanks!!

@kellrayable 11 жыл бұрын

Lisa is in the reflection I think halfway through the video LOL. Great Video

@tamuranarvasa6856 4 жыл бұрын

I just got my Peacocks about 4 months ago and found 1 fry about 1/4 inch big! Caught completely by surprise, luckily I have a 29 empty, was getting ready to add angels, but I guess not now....just subscribed as now I need to finish learning about these amazing creatures.

@MrRondeezzee 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro. Im 4 months in an have gotten great info from u an now I'm getting my buddies going on cichlids. I subbed you.

@KGTropicals 11 жыл бұрын

That's a very good question, in fact I plan on doing a "Hybrids" video soon.

@jaepicaso 3 жыл бұрын

my convict just spawned with a polar blue parrot !

@mwisch4 11 жыл бұрын

I always used either the same flake as my adults that I crushed or They actually make flake that is already ground up. I never understood why people want to complicate the process. The powder flake is perfect and the bigger they are they less you break up the flakes until they are up to full flakes. Im glad you are sharing simple correct tips that work.

@letsdoitdads9207 8 ай бұрын

If i can give one advice and im still a newbie but REPASHIE is so easy to use with fry, and i use repashie with grown fish too so dont even have to change

@KGTropicals 11 жыл бұрын

Yeah sometimes you have females that will spawn over and over again but some will only spawn once or twice a year. It's totally dependent on the female. Some are more fertile then others just like some women are more fertile then others.

@KGTropicals 11 жыл бұрын

50% twice a week if you can do it. That would be ideal, the more you do the happier they'll be.

@williamschroer7890 5 жыл бұрын

Love your channel! At what time do you move fry to grow out tank?

@Hylaba 11 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed the series so far!

@kg2nc 11 жыл бұрын

I saw the picture of the family. I agree your very lucky take care. PS:I forgot I had seen that picture on your website before.

@Pure4Kicks 11 жыл бұрын

checking out there site right now.. Thanks for the tip probably going to make an order.

@HarrisonsFishVideos 11 жыл бұрын

great series

@finnniko6032 11 жыл бұрын

just made sponge filter for my fry tank / works great

@glockfanboy4635 6 жыл бұрын

Moral of this video: He's not a paid endorser of any company.

@KGTropicals 11 жыл бұрын

Sure, a 20 is a good place to start. Ideally you would want to eventually get them in something bigger though.

@abdelkhalid2928 11 жыл бұрын

That's such a nice and helpful video.. And u seem a cool guy.. Thanks.. cheers.

@Convantol 8 жыл бұрын

I tried water changes every day vs 2 times a week and they grow faster with FEWER water changes. I am pretty sure it stressed them out cuz I was water changing every day. When doing less water changes they are more calm in the tank, they eat more and feel better = faster growing. BUT your water has to be perfect even with only 2 water changes a week.

@aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa420 2 жыл бұрын

Can you please do a remake on this video? :)

@crystallite7600 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info, do have info on KH and GH number. Must people talk around high parameters but not exact... keep up the good work in given that info. 👍👍

@craftanimal123 10 жыл бұрын

Hiya, Thx for posting these amazing videos. I was wonder if it is possible if you could make a short video on the uses of egg tumblers .I have not found a single video on this topic anywhere on youtube Thank you

@SUMOvids 10 жыл бұрын

There is only 1 use for egg tumblers. For eggs.

@craftanimal123 10 жыл бұрын

ha ha ha . bullshit seems to be ur specialty

@SUMOvids 10 жыл бұрын

what?

@jesusgonzalez1826 10 жыл бұрын

SUMOvids really?

@MrRondeezzee 11 жыл бұрын

Sir john quick question. Do certain cichlids breed faster or better than others. My yellow lab just finished holding an now she's holding again within 3 weeks. I have other cichlids an they haven't spawned once.

@ocvp_tx6951 8 жыл бұрын

thank you !

@KGTropicals 11 жыл бұрын

Ha ha I promise you will see her soon. Actually she is working on putting together a series on keeping Discus but yes she is VERY camera shy. There is a picture of her on the "Who is KGTropicals" page on our website, take a look, you will see why I call myself a lucky man!!!

@AquaLady153 3 жыл бұрын

Went from shy to being a significant face to KGT

@ericbaggs8831 10 жыл бұрын

what im wondering is,at what size do you move your young fish/fry from the fry tank into a grow out tank,thanks,your videos are amazing,keep up the great work

@kg2nc 11 жыл бұрын

We love your How to breed African Cichlids videos. Your are always talking about Lisa this Lisa that. When are you going to have her in your videos so we can put a face to the name. If she is like my wife I guess the answer is never. lol. She's not a camera person. Keep up the great videos and God bless.

@a.r.c.2390 4 жыл бұрын

Hi ... you have very informative videos and I have learned a lot from you ... if you help me I would appreciate it ... I have 6 Mbunas in a 35 gallon aquarium but they are aggressive with a red jewel that I have with them..I must add more Mbunas or red jewels ... thanks

@crittenhouse8270 4 жыл бұрын

The holding tank with the mother before the Fry start should I have a heater in it

@Jazbiyu 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the advice, oh its from 2013 , you do also headspin for real ?

@adamfears3369 3 жыл бұрын

John small Fry's how much food to feed them a day

@pitolipi 9 жыл бұрын

Are you using tap water for water changes?

@enriquealcala905 11 жыл бұрын

thanks!

@lr856n 10 жыл бұрын

My female just released the fry today. trying to understand how to raise them. i uploaded a video of the first one out today. i need to know when to try to start feeding them, when do i remove the mother or can she stay in?

@damnrightuluvme 9 жыл бұрын

I would like to get an answer to these questions as well. :)

@migueli4159 7 жыл бұрын

Lee Rodriguez could u give me a shout out

@thabeast2658 6 жыл бұрын

are mosquito larvae a good food source for haps that are big enough to eat it?? Amazing serie! Btw im going to start breeding haps thanks to you!

@robertstarner8083 2 жыл бұрын

First off LOVE YOU CHANNEL!! I have learned so much from you guys. I have a 150 cichlid . My Bubblehead recently had a “gazillion” fry which I aspirated into a 5 gal tank before they got devoured by the rest. They have been in there for 2 about days. I initially everything seemed to be going well. I started with a good size sponge filter, tank water from the 150 and started feeding with Northfin Fry Starter food. The light is on a timer. Today they are dropping off left and right. The remainder fry are cowering together in a corner and look like they are about to kick the bucket as well…HELP…Any suggestions John???

@juanmanuelcalderonvalverde3408 5 жыл бұрын

Would crushed up adult food be Ok? I use the Hikari cichlid grow and color for my fry.

@KGTropicals 11 жыл бұрын

Oh I'm definitely a cool guy:-)

@TechHeadsL7 7 жыл бұрын

My yellow lab just had fry. I stripped her, they still have the yolk sack. I have them in the same tank in a breeder separator. What should I do now? I'm new to cichlids and fry.

@cityslickerfarms 8 жыл бұрын

When can we put the fry together? like size wise. we have some little fish that are a little over an inch, and then some babies that their little stomachs are almost all the way in. i know those are way to different to be together, but they are also too small for the big tank, do we need to get a third tank? or what do you suggest?

@collinkosinski4556 9 жыл бұрын

Hey John I have watched all 8 of your videos and I have followed everything so far. 29 gal breeder 10 gal fry and a 55 gal grow out tank for yellow Labs. One thing I didnt get an answer to was how many can be added into the grow out tank. For instance if I have two breeds within 3 weeks and the first set of fry are now in the grow out tank is it okay for me to add the next batch of fry once they grow about an inch?

@yumpnyoda 11 жыл бұрын

Hi John, I had an aquaponics tank setup for about a year with blue tilapia in it. Fed them aquamax 500. Was thinking about grinding those pellets up a fry food. Thought that would be a good choice since it was for the tilapia "farming ". What do you think? By the way, I'm just starting breeding my first cichlids (saulosi) and have one holding now. Have been enjoying your vidios. Thanks

@RILEYGREENMAN96 10 жыл бұрын

My bumblebee cichlid fry are 1 cm in length. At what size do they usually start to show color?

@jamiefulton1054 10 жыл бұрын

I have a 60 litre tank which I am shout is a 20 gallon I am not allowed to get a bigger fry tank ( the wife says ) and I was wandering if I could raise mbuna in that

@MsBlooberri 11 жыл бұрын

I have two pairs of beautiful Black convicts. Two days after bringing them home, one pair paired up and laid some eggs. Now, they've hatched and there are about 40ish baby fry. I was a little worried about the other pair though, the male had a giant growth spurt and was about 3 times bigger than the female, and was incredibly aggressive towards the female. They WOULD NOT PAIR. But finally, they did about 2 weeks later. Now I have about 80 eggs. Seriously. Not exaggerating.

@doghouse1960 4 жыл бұрын

how long do peacocks hold their eggs for ?

@WaynesFishWorld 11 жыл бұрын

hey john lol how long will it take to...nah man just pulling your leg but seriously do you guys sell live plants i see you have some in the tanks but could you guys order plants too

@arunchandran968 11 жыл бұрын

which is the best way to move fry from tank to tank

@Ejay0709 11 жыл бұрын

John I know this is a very touching subject 2 hit. I have hybrid fry. What can I do w them?

@airsurfer100 9 жыл бұрын

I dont have a spare tank would a floating hatchery do or would that be to small?

@Convantol 8 жыл бұрын

+Bert Ramsay yes it is to small for getting them to a decent size

@airsurfer100 8 жыл бұрын

I have a hex tank 10 inch by 14 inch will this do ,till there big enough to go in the 4 foot tank I dont want to stunt their growth as I do want to trade them

@Convantol 8 жыл бұрын

Bert Ramsay It's far from good, but it can be done. But don't expect optimal growth etc For the first month I use +- 5 gallon tanks and after that 20-30gallon tanks. And even 20gallon is not big enough to get them to a decent size.

@airsurfer100 8 жыл бұрын

I was kimda thinking that, I,m goimg to strip her on friday and depending on how many fry I,ll set up another tank

@Rawrlady01 10 жыл бұрын

How can you tell if they are adults?

@cichlidguru1163 7 жыл бұрын

is it ok if I only feed blood warms to African cichlid fry?

@nicolasleonardo7603 4 жыл бұрын

Hey! I was just wondering, my cichlids spawned without me knowing so I had to seperate the female with a divider. I don’t have access to all of these different tanks so will splitting a 55 gallon in half work to?(with a divider)

@Doehillmoto 4 жыл бұрын

Nicolas Leonardo hey bud you shouldn’t have to separate the female while she’s holding (Upto 21 days) if that’s what you mean if you have lots of hiding spaces for the fry when the female releases them you should have a better chance of survival, hope this helps

@jaimecedano2185 3 жыл бұрын

Its easy, feed three times a day because we are all home to feed 3 times??

@fishscaleswwilliams3412 10 жыл бұрын

What if both my local fish stores refuse to take any of my fry that are three months old what do i do!

@jessesinnema1539 10 жыл бұрын

watch the next video :)

@bertramsay2904 6 жыл бұрын

It's best to sell them to your lfs as a last resort, get some good pictures of them and the parents then post them on Gumtree or Ebay. They would have to be in very poor shape for your lfs refuses to take them, but don't just turn up at the shop with a bag full of fish. That makes it look like you are desperate to "get rid" of them. Phone up first to make sure the shop wants them and also that they have the space for them.

@KGTropicals 11 жыл бұрын

Our first Lisa stalker ha ha

@baileyarmstrong216 11 жыл бұрын

is a 20 gallon tank fine for a batch of fry

@Rawrlady01 10 жыл бұрын

Should I feed the fry brine shrimp or flakes at 2 months old

@KGTropicals 10 жыл бұрын

At 2 months they should be ready for tiny pellets (.5mm) or keep them on flakes.

@jamiefulton1054 11 жыл бұрын

Is a 20 gallon is alright for raising them

@Aacula 7 жыл бұрын

say I'm breeding 4 species. could I combine all of my fry from those 4 species into one larger tank and then separate them once they become juvenile?

@EDy3621 5 жыл бұрын

Jared Adams yeah i did this before only thing was i did not think about the fact that some females look very similar to each other and you might have a hard time separating them .. At least for peackocks..

@sonjaylew6016 3 жыл бұрын

This is my second set of convict cichild my fry keep dieing please help!!

@KGTropicals 11 жыл бұрын

You wont be able to sex them until they are 2"-3" in size.

@mmmooo78 11 жыл бұрын

hey man. do you use solar power for your tanks? your electricity bill must be through the roof!

@MrDowja1 11 жыл бұрын

wha do u think about blood wroms

@mattxlau 10 жыл бұрын

What would you suggest as a cleanup crew for an african cichlid fry tank? I've heard some snails work. I've also heard some shrimp species work, but with both snails and shrimp, my worries are that they'd eat the fry (especially if they're not free-swimming yet).

@KGTropicals 10 жыл бұрын

Well if they're not free swimming they shouldn't be in a tank yet, they sould be in a tumbler:-) I've never heard of snails eating other fish, I suppose shrimp could but African fry are a pretty good size when they're free swimming so I don't think they'd be a problem either. Bristlenose work really well though. We use to raise Bristlenose fry with our African fry, best of both worlds.

@samjanke5047 8 жыл бұрын

DO THEY NEED A WATER TEMPERATURE TO BREED

@shezmuptahamon9331 8 жыл бұрын

Yes if the parents say it is too hot or too cold they won't breed

@semaarairsoft123 11 жыл бұрын

How many water changes a week on a 55?

@andibligh 11 жыл бұрын

What's the website to get the tumbler parts?

@KGTropicals 11 жыл бұрын

Personally I'm not a fan. I've heard way to many nightmare stories from people feeding them bloodworms.

@KGTropicals 11 жыл бұрын

Yeah I've never heard that one before, hmmmmm....

@leftofright 6 жыл бұрын

7 8 9 water changes a day.. wow..

@WaynesFishWorld 11 жыл бұрын

cool

@kellrayable 11 жыл бұрын

Lol. ...I'm a fan, but I've never seen the celebrity in question. Almost like all those bigfoot nuts out there; they see a blurry glimpse and they go crazy about it (;

@TrixieDevani 5 жыл бұрын

You look so young here 😂😂😂

@TheVillianTomo 5 жыл бұрын

hahahahaahaha john how fast will my fish grow lo

@00SirSativa00 6 жыл бұрын

Noticed that you look at the viewer on your camera instead of looking at the camera lens. Kind of distracting. Maybe you stare at the lens in the future. Great video though

@taint-toucher3900 8 жыл бұрын

My name is jeff

@ceemenow16 10 жыл бұрын

john i'm a screen printer let me know if your interested in getting some t shirts for your channel or store.Get in touch with me and i'll give you a great deal because you have really help me with my tank! My way of saying thanks.

@MrOcho1986 11 жыл бұрын

How can you sex the fry

@gostabe 10 жыл бұрын

this guy should script his "episodes" less off track comments n stutters also easier to edit , get a go pro camera, worth the investment , post vids right off the camera.