Convicts

[geordie1414]

i have a pair of convict chichilds and when i looked the other day they laid eggs on a leaf.
when i checked the following day they were gone.
do they move their eggs or have they eating them ?
im gutted as i was looking forward to seeing some little fishies.

 

[star4]

Are there any other fish in the tank? just find it odd for convicts to spawn on a leaf, they usually prefer a flat rock or plant pot/cave. If there are no other fish they may have just eaten the eggs as they didnt feel they were safe on a leaf.

 

[BethK]

Are there any other fish in the tank? just find it odd for convicts to spawn on a leaf, they usually prefer a flat rock or plant pot/cave. If there are no other fish they may have just eaten the eggs as they didnt feel they were safe on a leaf.

Or if you have any catfish i.e. bristlenoses or common pleco, they eat eggs

 

[kaivalagi]

im gutted as i was looking forward to seeing some little fishies.

Give it a week or so and they'll be at it again!

 

[geordie1414]

Are there any other fish in the tank? just find it odd for convicts to spawn on a leaf, they usually prefer a flat rock or plant pot/cave. If there are no other fish they may have just eaten the eggs as they didnt feel they were safe on a leaf.

Or if you have any catfish i.e. bristlenoses or common pleco, they eat eggs

no other fish are with them they are on their own and they defo spawned on a leaf lol
thanks anyways x

 

[star4]

Have you got a plant pot in there or some sort of cave? if not pop one in they may feel safer next spawning

 

[Davo86]

It usually take 2-4 attempts before they get the hang of things, so give it time and before you know you'll be over run with them