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breeding texas cichlids

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Question
how long does my female hold her eggs before laying them?

Answer
Hi Chris,
 The female gradually "matures" the eggs before laying.  She will have them for several weeks at least in most cases, though there is actually very little good scientific evidence about this.

-- Ron
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