Intentional surrogate

[tjd]

Does anyone have experience with intentionally using a dwarf cichlid as a surrogate parent for fry from a different pair? I have a male blue ram that is a terrific parent but unfortunately I have concerns about his offspring and genetics. I'd like to use him to raise the fry from some of my other pairs that struggle with success.

Thanks,
Tom

 

[Apistt_ed]

I personally have never tried it... it may work, but then again, the fry might just be a snack for him. I've heard of fish taking fry from another pair in the tank, but to implant fry into a pair or to a single female (apisto) or one male Ram... sounds interesting... I'm not sure if it's been tried but am sure there's been someone out there who've done this ... I say give it a try, you never know?! best luck and wishes. john