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Fish Parenting 101: Mom vs. Dad

Clip: Season 44 Episode 7 | 2m 33sVideo has Closed Captions

Cichlid parents must learn to work together to protect their young.

As their eggs hatch, a cichlid mother works quickly to hide her fry, even taking over when dad gets in the way. When it’s time to move them to safety, both parents must work together to protect every last one.

02/11/2026

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