The Green terror cichlid will need to be given suitable breeding sites in the tank, such as flat rocks. The Green terror will then carefully clean the site before any breeding takes place. The female Green terror can deposit up to 300-400 eggs on the flat rock, and some females will even produce more than 600 eggs each spawning. Do not separate the parents from the eggs or larvae, since Green terror cichlids are great parents. Breeding Green terror should however preferably be separated from other fish. Not because the other fish might eat the eggs or larvae, but because the Green terror might very well kill of all the other aquarium inhabitants to make sure that the offspring stays safe. The male will protect the flat stone from potential predators while the female care for the eggs. The eggs hatch after 3-4 days and the adult cichlids will continue to guard and care for the larvae. At this stage, the larvae can be fed crushed flakes. After 9-12 days, the fry are big enough to be free swimming. They are highly sensitive to poor water conditions and can easily succumb if you refrain from regular water changes. Free swimming Green terror fry will eat brine shrimp. When the fry have reached a length of ¾ inches, they will typically experience a growth spurt and rapidly grow bigger.But on a serious note,my little ones have grown sooooo fast.Growth spurt is one of the best things about growing these beautys.Good luck,and i hope ive helped to any questions regarding breeding green terrors.Dont be shy and help add to the thread!!!!!
PS.-Have pictures of the new batch coming soon!
PS.-Have pictures of the new batch coming soon!
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