Unexpected fry, what do I do?

[LabRat]

So I need a crash course in raising Cichlid fry, as I just found one in my tank hiding behind the filter intake... not sure what type, I've got Tropheus (morrii, I think), a Yellow Lab, and several Convicts.

From what I understand, the Tropheus are high-maintenance parents, so I doubt they would let a baby roam alone, so they seem unlikely.

My girlfriend is going to the local pet store for a breeder tank, but beyond that what do I need to know? I feel like a panicked new parent... what does this guy even eat?

Update: found 3 more.

[rivermuse]

Congrats on the fry! I'm no expert... I suggest go to Big Als or Critter Jungle (Carling ave near Food basics) and they sell food for fry. Good luck man, post some pics

[Mike L]

All cichlids usually look like the parents.  Colours  please to help.  A picture would be a big help.
Mike

[gandsande4me]

its likely Convicts.   They breed 10 times worse then rabbits.  I leave mine to there own with the parents in the tank and with other breeds sometimes.  if not soon you will have hundreds (naaay  thousands @ 50-250 babies per clutch).  I also don't mind the free food for the parents or others in the tank.  If your selling them small many others will buy them as feeders.   seriously the convicts I have had in the past are like a guppies on steroids.    Enjoy.  Don't waste money on fry food the parents take care till there large enough to annoy the parents then you will see them get thinned down.

[Mike L]

My thought too but the stripe are almost visible immediately.

[Kelly]

I raised Krib and Ram Fry on First Bites. You can buy it at Big Al's.