[mrcichlid1968]

I have a black convict w/ fry...the fry are approx. 4 weeks old.
The male killed the female .....(why I don't know...they both were taking care of the kids)and has been a really good daddy so far.
when should I remove the fry before he decides to axe them too?
Thx

 

[DirtyBlackSocks]

If there isn't another mate he may let them grow for a bit longer than normal - but will likely start to kill off any males in the batch.

I'd remove them at about 2 weeks after the free swimming stage - just syphon them using airline tubing into a bucket and put them into their own tank.

 

[mrcichlid1968]

thanks 4 your response...I should have another tank ready soon and will move papa instead of trying to grab all those fry.

 

[DeadFishFloating]

FYI Convicts are CA cichlids not SA cichlids.

 

[mrcichlid1968]

well , removed papa fish...the fry all died off...must of still needed daddy..oh well.