If you are thinking about cichlid fish breeding, then there are some important factors to remember when it comes to successfully breeding this species of fish. You need to make sure that you know enough about cichlid fish before you even consider trying to breed them, and when you are ready to get started then you could end up making a very healthy profit by selling the cichlid young off to good homes as well! Here is a little bit of information to get you started with cichlid breeding.

Cichlids are well known for their temperament, they can be quite aggressive because it is a trait which they use in the wild in order to protect themselves against predators. However, cichlids can also be quite aggressive when it comes to mating as well, especially the male cichlid. After the mating has ended, the male will let go of the female cichlid and will usually chase her away. If there isn’t anywhere suitable for the female to hide herself, then she will often end up being killed by the aggressive male cichlid, seen as a threat to his environment and offspring. If you want to avoid this from happening, then either set aside a few hours to monitor the breeding so that you can remove the female to a separate tank as soon as mating has finished, or make sure that there are plenty of hiding places for the female such as over turned plant pots and ornaments.

Another interesting fact about cichlid breeding is that there are two types of cichlid breeders, mouth brooders and substrate brooders. The type of brooder will differ from cichlid to cichlid, but it is very important that you know what to look out for, and it is also very fascinating as well. When it comes to mouth brooders, the cichlid will often scoop up the eggs directly after they have been laid and carry them off so that they can be kept safe until hatching. Mouth brooders also tend to carry their larvae around with them in their mouths until they are able to feed and swim on their own, it is an amazing thing to watch when it comes to cichlid breeding! Substrate brooders will not pick the eggs or larvae up with their mouths, but instead they will fan the eggs to bring more oxygen to them, and keep watch over them until they hatch. Care of the young will continue until they are ready to swim and feed on their own.

When it comes to cichlid breeding, there are many factors you should take into consideration, and before you begin you should refer to a cichlid breeding guide so that you know what to expect and what your role is in the wonders of cichlid breeding.