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Re: Cichlid fish having babies

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Question
Two of my cichlids had babies. Male and female. Some have died, Lots are left. How can I help them survive?  

Answer
Hi Berri,
  One of the reasons that cichlids have so many babies is because many will not survive.  To increase the odds of the ones that are left, try feeding them frozen baby brine shrimp. You can buy it at many pet stores.  Take a cube and thaw it in a glass of warm water, then dump that into the tank.

-- Ron
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