Tyrannochromis macrostoma (Big-Mouth Hap)
With so many babies to care for, the big mouth hap uses her mouth to shield her children from predators. She will mouth brood them for up to six weeks, during which time this cichlid will go without eating.
Watch:
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Love cichlids. Had a pair of Ram cichlids mate in my aquarium.
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ReplyDeleteI like how the three leftover are still looking for a way in...
ReplyDeleteI used to sell these and hundreds of other Mbuna from lake Malawi and Tanganyika. Mouth brooding is a very common strategy for these fishes. Lots of personality, and amazing colours for fresh water fish.
ReplyDeleteAnd the three left outside are the ones that refuse to behave.
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is this what women mean when they see a cute kid and say, "Ooh, I could just eat you up!" ? :)
ReplyDeleteI have an adorable grand-daughter and more than one woman has said that..
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