Metalhead88
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So last night in a recently setup tank houses a male and female Apistogramma Cacatuoides I noticed the female guarding and hanging in a spot that she normally doesn't go near by. I immediately thought she must have laid eggs. Sure enough she did. I tried getting a picture of them, but couldn't because they were under some driftwood that I could barely see by eye with a flashlight. They were a light pink in color from what I can tell and definitely eggs. In past, I've had much luck breeding cichlids and usually fertilized eggs are more of a brown color. From what I'm seeing on the internet, Apisto eggs are more pink when fertilized. The male didn't seem to pay any mind to the eggs or the female. I was eager to come home after work today, but noticed the female not near the eggs and back to her clay pot where sure usually hangs. No wigglers or eggs in sight. Someone ate them. The 2 fish are the only inhabitants. One youtube video that I had watch stated that it may take a few tries to "get it right" and for the fish to not eat the eggs or fry.
The tank is set up with a few plants, sand, clay pot, and driftwood. I originally planned on picking up more females, but I'm still awaiting a shipment from the LFS.
About 2 weeks ago I noticed breeding behavior for only one day. They seemed paired up that particular day but I haven't observed anything since.....even with the eggs. I'm not fully convinced that they were fertilized and I wish I could have gotten a picture.
Can I do anything different for round 2? Move fish or eggs? or leave both parents? I'd like to leave both fish if possible. I have extra tanks, spare established filters, and all the gear to do pretty much anything I'd need to at a moments notice.
There isn't a lot of info on Apistos and a lot of it is even conflicting. I'd appreciate any comments or help. Thanks!
The tank is set up with a few plants, sand, clay pot, and driftwood. I originally planned on picking up more females, but I'm still awaiting a shipment from the LFS.
About 2 weeks ago I noticed breeding behavior for only one day. They seemed paired up that particular day but I haven't observed anything since.....even with the eggs. I'm not fully convinced that they were fertilized and I wish I could have gotten a picture.
Can I do anything different for round 2? Move fish or eggs? or leave both parents? I'd like to leave both fish if possible. I have extra tanks, spare established filters, and all the gear to do pretty much anything I'd need to at a moments notice.
There isn't a lot of info on Apistos and a lot of it is even conflicting. I'd appreciate any comments or help. Thanks!