convict breeding questions

[ryhop]

i recently started back into the hobby of fishkeeping. my last tank was about 2 years ago and after starting school i just moved into a house and started a tank back. before school i had 2 saltwater tanks. i decided with my limited time and funds i would do a freshwater tank this time. i have a 55 gallon tank with 4 convict cichlids (2 pink, 2 striped) and 2 firemouth cichlids. they are all doing well. my first question is, one pink and one regular striped have layed eggs. they are about 3 days old now and have yet to hatch, what will the offspring be, pink or striped or a mix of both? also the water in the tank is very yellow, i do not know if this is due to the neutral color gravel and tank decorations of a large piece of driftwood or due to the lighting. if anyone could help me out with either of these it would be greatly appreciated.

thanks

 

[Helena21]

well...welcome to the tank!
the eggs should hatch very soon, im not sure about the color of the offspring but im guessing half of the fry will be pink and the other half will be normal colored.
Yellow water is caused by the driftwood, it lowers pH and is 100% natural and harmless. Some fish like it, its called 'blackwater'
Good luck!

 

[ryhop]

thanks. i wasnt sure what the genetic makeup of the pink was so i was unsure as to what the offspring would result in.

is there anything i can do to battle this 'blackwater'. or am i stuck with it?

 

[sclabman]

the blackwater should go away with time... do waterchanges.

 

[ryhop]

ok. ive done a few water changes and it is looking a little bit better. thanks for all the help.

 

[phOOey]

yes its just the tannins leaking from the driftwood, i actually quite like the look it gives the water,

 

[Cichlid-Man]

They should "throw" all 3 types. Marbled (mix), black (striped), and pink.