Parental responsibility only includes getting eggs and sperm in the vicinity of each other. Some species hide their eggs. Some species guard their eggs. Some ovoviviparous and viviparous bony fishes bear live young that can protect themselves at birth. Very little, if any, parental care is needed after hatching.
Some species care for their young after they have hatched.
Some species make elaborate nests and provide parental care to the developing fishes. Inc. All Rights Reserved.