usually they do it themselves if they are old enough. my male kenyi didn't start showing interest until he was about 5 inches long..... try replicating the lake they came from; lake malawi - ph 8.0 with seachem lake cichlid buffer and salt (both available at Big Al's if your in florida)

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~Daniel

the grass was greener on the other side, but when your a fish.... not good.....
Spanish words of the day!

1. HERPES - Me and my fren ordered pizza. I got mine piece and she got herpes.
2. WHEELCHAIR - We only have one enchalada left, but don't worry, wheelchair.
3. BRIEF - Maria fart in my car and it stinkie so bad I could not brief.

(this is just a joke, no offense intended! enjoy)