"Robert MacCara" wrote in message
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On Fri, 12 Mar 2004 22:49:15 -0600, Rick wrote:

lots of people use them for feeders along with Kribs. They spawn so
often
with large broods that they make for perfect feeders.

I notice with mine that when I clean out a brood that the parents act the
same as humans would when children are taken away from them. Once the
tank is cleaned out, they stay hidden until they have a new batch. Their
maternal instinct seems quite strong!
Rob


they are know as the best parental care givers among cichlids, actually
quite amazing to watch them. I did a gravel vac in their 40 g tank the other
day and the male constantly attached the siphon tube.

Rick