Apistogramma Cacatouides "Orange Flash" Breeding Journal

[kribensis12]

Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned ?

True! They seem to be getting along much better today - but my other cactouides tank has experienced a disaster - which is playing out on the emergencies section.

 

[kribensis12]

We have babies!

So, due to an unknown reason, I lost one of the pairs of Cockatoo's today. I'm still working on figuring that out.

So, I was rather bummed and just staring at my remaining pair and I noticed it - a small movement. I found free swimming fry!

They are clear and black - and the gravel is black, so the number is hard to ascertain. I counted at least 5 and I don't expect much more - as it's their first batch. I have attached photos and circled them.

 

[MammaBearinTN]

Wow! So they have been busy.

 

[Cydeth]

That's great, congratulations.

I may be in a similar situation shortly, fingers crossed.

 

[kribensis12]

Oh wow! The craziest thing has happened.

There were only two fry left (expected; first batch) and the mom has been EXCELLENT. I woke up this morning to find ANOTHER clump of babies that she is now vigorously defending. It seems impossible for this to be true as they literally laid eggs two weeks ago - but my eyes are not deceiving me. I suspect that she ate the two babies overnight as I have not found them yet...

I'll post a picture later.

 

[Slaphppy7]

Oh wow! The craziest thing has happened.

There were only two fry left (expected; first batch) and the mom has been EXCELLENT. I woke up this morning to find ANOTHER clump of babies that she is now vigorously defending. It seems impossible for this to be true as they literally laid eggs two weeks ago - but my eyes are not deceiving me. I suspect that she ate the two babies overnight as I have not found them yet...

I'll post a picture later.

We'd rather a video, hint hint....congrats

 

[kribensis12]

We'd rather a video, hint hint....congrats

Well for now you’ll need to settle with this terrible picture!

 

[Slaphppy7]

Well for now you’ll need to settle with this terrible picture!

Wow, look at them all...

 

[NannaLou]

Wow, look at them all...

Look at them all..? Eh..? I can’t identify a single baby fish - even with the help of the circle

 

[Slaphppy7]

Look at them all..? Eh..? I can’t identify a single baby fish - even with the help of the circle

They'll stand out more with a vid...

 

[NannaLou]

They'll stand out more with a vid...

Don’t you get me involved with nagging for the other type of imagery...

 

[kribensis12]

I will try and get a video later. I'm at work (working....... =) )

I am a little bit concerned as my wife is having a c-section next Tuesday and I won't really be home for about 3 days. I'll make it my goal to be home at least 1x per day to do BBS -- there is a log and leaves in there which should have some yummy microscopic meals on it for them.

 

[kribensis12]

They were not cooperative tonight. Mom had moved them all into her cave. We'll try again tomorrow!

 

[kribensis12]

Well we are currently in the hospital, my wifes water broke early. Unsure when I can get a video but I promise I will!

 

[Slaphppy7]

Well we are currently in the hospital, my wifes water broke early. Unsure when I can get a video but I promise I will!

Vid can wait, take care of your family, hope all goes well...