asymmetry

I have a 35g tank with 3 African fish in it, 2 - 2" Melanochromis M. cyanerhabdos and 1 - 4" Labidochromis L. sp Permutt. I just noticed that one of the Melanochromis is a bit bloated around the face and butt area and after taking a closer look, I saw that it had a few eggs in its mouth. I'm new at this and have no idea what I should, or should not do.

I called a fish store and they told me that I should let them hatch and then put them in a separate tank. Problem is I only have one tank. What should I do? If I leave them in, will the other fish kill them? I have a 1 gallon fish bowl and an extra air pump, should I put them in there? If so, doesn't the water need to be cycled? Could I use some of the water and gravel from my 35g tank and will it need a heater? What about a filter? And how often should I change the water?

I absolutely have no idea what to do. Can some one please help?

susitna-flower

I do not have these fish, but did a google on something that might give you and idea of what to do. Check this out. Way down at the bottom it talks about breeding.

http://badmanstropicalfish.com/profiles/profile52.html

Sounds like it may be fine right in your tank.

asymmetry

Thanks for the link. I'm just worried that the bigger fish will eat the fry after they leave their mother's mouth. I'll have to do some more reading. Thanks!

Blub