http://forum.aqua-fish.net/ A forum devoted to aquarium fish, plants, techniques and fish keeping as a whole. en http://forum.aqua-fish.net/?topic=purple-rose-queen-chiclids#1 I have two large red chiclids, called purple rose queens. They have laid eggs twice now, but we don't have a successful hatch yet. The convicts that live in the tank aren't eating them, I know, because they can't get close to the nest. Some of the eggs are turning white, and I don't know what causes this color change. Can anyone give me tips on what to do? arc 2009-04-14 http://forum.aqua-fish.net/?topic=purple-rose-queen-chiclids#2 Sounds like the eggs are either unfertilised or they are contracting fungus. It is best to keep your breeding pairs in a seperate tank. How old is the male as I reckon he may be a bit too young to be sexually mature. Females tend to mature quicker mickey 2009-04-16