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Lynda B
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He should already have built a bubblenest prior to you putting the female in the tank. Did that happen?
As he returns the eggs to the nest, he blows bubbles up into it to secure them even more.
Some males just eat the eggs. The female will, too, if left in the tank after they are finished spawning.
How did you introduce the female into the tank?
As he returns the eggs to the nest, he blows bubbles up into it to secure them even more.
Some males just eat the eggs. The female will, too, if left in the tank after they are finished spawning.
How did you introduce the female into the tank?
B)-->QUOTE(Lynda B @ Jun 19 2007, 01:29 PM) [snapback]1658544[/snapback]
He should already have built a bubblenest prior to you putting the female in the tank. Did that happen?
As he returns the eggs to the nest, he blows bubbles up into it to secure them even more.
Some males just eat the eggs. The female will, too, if left in the tank after they are finished spawning.
How did you introduce the female into the tank?[/quote]
bubble nest was built 1st, just noticed they are putting eggs in the nest but seems more are being layes than placed in the nest, how long should i leave teh female in for? was introduced in glass tank with divider 2 days ago. she has striped and geting fat so i felt she was ready and she was
how do i take the fish out without disturbing the eggs? do i take both fish out?
He should already have built a bubblenest prior to you putting the female in the tank. Did that happen?
As he returns the eggs to the nest, he blows bubbles up into it to secure them even more.
Some males just eat the eggs. The female will, too, if left in the tank after they are finished spawning.
How did you introduce the female into the tank?[/quote]
bubble nest was built 1st, just noticed they are putting eggs in the nest but seems more are being layes than placed in the nest, how long should i leave teh female in for? was introduced in glass tank with divider 2 days ago. she has striped and geting fat so i felt she was ready and she was
how do i take the fish out without disturbing the eggs? do i take both fish out?
Lynda B
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Many people leave the male in there to tend the young until the fry are swimming horizontally. I had a male that ate eggs so I did a fatherless fry rearing.
You'll know when they're done spawning because she'll have to hightail it away from the male, who will now see her as a threat to the eggs.
Mine dropped many eggs, but not all were fertilized, so they left those on the bottom of the tank.
You'll know when they're done spawning because she'll have to hightail it away from the male, who will now see her as a threat to the eggs.
Mine dropped many eggs, but not all were fertilized, so they left those on the bottom of the tank.
B)-->QUOTE(Lynda B @ Jun 19 2007, 01:46 PM) [snapback]1658577[/snapback]
Many people leave the male in there to tend the young until the fry are swimming horizontally. I had a male that ate eggs so I did a fatherless fry rearing.
You'll know when they're done spawning because she'll have to hightail it away from the male, who will now see her as a threat to the eggs.
Mine dropped many eggs, but not all were fertilized, so they left those on the bottom of the tank.[/quote]
ok, how long do the eggs take to hatch? and do i add anythign to the water to help the eggs? at the minute they are in a tank whick is divided into 4, the dividers are not perfectly tight and i feel liek the fry can get thru and swim into the other fishes tanks where they will be eaten, i have other tanks and i would liek to move the eggs to there but is that not possible?
Many people leave the male in there to tend the young until the fry are swimming horizontally. I had a male that ate eggs so I did a fatherless fry rearing.
You'll know when they're done spawning because she'll have to hightail it away from the male, who will now see her as a threat to the eggs.
Mine dropped many eggs, but not all were fertilized, so they left those on the bottom of the tank.[/quote]
ok, how long do the eggs take to hatch? and do i add anythign to the water to help the eggs? at the minute they are in a tank whick is divided into 4, the dividers are not perfectly tight and i feel liek the fry can get thru and swim into the other fishes tanks where they will be eaten, i have other tanks and i would liek to move the eggs to there but is that not possible?
lilfishie
Its a kinda MAGIC!! ^_^
sorry but it soinds like you are no were near ready to breed, think eggs usually take 24/48 hours but i could be wrong as a) i habve never bred them B) never even thought of breeding so no research. most leave the male in until fry are swimming normally by themselves, they may fit though the divider and if they do they'll definatley be eaten, as far as i am aware you cannot move the eggs or fry until free swimming and no longer needing help from dad, what fish are in the dividers? could you not remove them then the dividers?
Lynda B
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I have to agree that you're really not prepared for this spawn. If you would like to try, buy yourself a breeding net. This is a squarish contraption that you can stick back into the same tank and it will prevent the fry from going through. You can scoop up the bubblenest by putting this net beneath it. It hangs on the side of the tank.
Now, this is the tough part. Fry should be raised in only a few inches of water. I have a 10 gallon that I use specifically for this purpose. There should be no gravel, because they can get stuck in it and drown. They need warmer water than your adults need. They need higher humidity. They will need specific food. They will only live off of the egg sac for about a day after they hatch. Are you prepared to have a vinegar eel and microworm culture going? You actually should have them going already to feed the fry.
I think you're setting yourself up for a lot of heartache if you try to keep this spawn going. You really should probably just abandon this one. I'm sorry.... but it's a lot of work and a huge reponsibility. And I just don't think you're ready.
Now, this is the tough part. Fry should be raised in only a few inches of water. I have a 10 gallon that I use specifically for this purpose. There should be no gravel, because they can get stuck in it and drown. They need warmer water than your adults need. They need higher humidity. They will need specific food. They will only live off of the egg sac for about a day after they hatch. Are you prepared to have a vinegar eel and microworm culture going? You actually should have them going already to feed the fry.
I think you're setting yourself up for a lot of heartache if you try to keep this spawn going. You really should probably just abandon this one. I'm sorry.... but it's a lot of work and a huge reponsibility. And I just don't think you're ready.
B)-->QUOTE(Lynda B @ Jun 19 2007, 02:25 PM) [snapback]1658635[/snapback]
I have to agree that you're really not prepared for this spawn. If you would like to try, buy yourself a breeding net. This is a squarish contraption that you can stick back into the same tank and it will prevent the fry from going through. You can scoop up the bubblenest by putting this net beneath it. It hangs on the side of the tank.
Now, this is the tough part. Fry should be raised in only a few inches of water. I have a 10 gallon that I use specifically for this purpose. There should be no gravel, because they can get stuck in it and drown. They need warmer water than your adults need. They need higher humidity. They will need specific food. They will only live off of the egg sac for about a day after they hatch. Are you prepared to have a vinegar eel and microworm culture going? You actually should have them going already to feed the fry.
I think you're setting yourself up for a lot of heartache if you try to keep this spawn going. You really should probably just abandon this one. I'm sorry.... but it's a lot of work and a huge reponsibility. And I just don't think you're ready.[/quote]
ok thank for all our feedback, i am goign to try my best and fingers crossed i may get at least 1, thanks again
I have to agree that you're really not prepared for this spawn. If you would like to try, buy yourself a breeding net. This is a squarish contraption that you can stick back into the same tank and it will prevent the fry from going through. You can scoop up the bubblenest by putting this net beneath it. It hangs on the side of the tank.
Now, this is the tough part. Fry should be raised in only a few inches of water. I have a 10 gallon that I use specifically for this purpose. There should be no gravel, because they can get stuck in it and drown. They need warmer water than your adults need. They need higher humidity. They will need specific food. They will only live off of the egg sac for about a day after they hatch. Are you prepared to have a vinegar eel and microworm culture going? You actually should have them going already to feed the fry.
I think you're setting yourself up for a lot of heartache if you try to keep this spawn going. You really should probably just abandon this one. I'm sorry.... but it's a lot of work and a huge reponsibility. And I just don't think you're ready.[/quote]
ok thank for all our feedback, i am goign to try my best and fingers crossed i may get at least 1, thanks again
Lynda B
Fish Addict
Definitely try again in the future, when you've had the chance to prepare for it..... watching these little guys is the most magical thing....
Aww! Great pic Lynda!
Jamiequin- I thought I would post this link:
http
/bettatalk.com/rearing_the_fry.htm
to help you figure out everything you'll need for rearing the fry.
If you don't already have a microworm culture or something microscopic for those tiny little guys to eat in a day or so, they're likely to starve to death. Problem is, according to what I've read, it generally takes about 4 days to receive a shipment of microworms (since you can't buy them at your lfs usually), and then another few days just to get them growing, and by that time it's going to be way too late.
I wish you nothing but the best of luck!
Jamiequin- I thought I would post this link:
http
/bettatalk.com/rearing_the_fry.htmto help you figure out everything you'll need for rearing the fry.
If you don't already have a microworm culture or something microscopic for those tiny little guys to eat in a day or so, they're likely to starve to death. Problem is, according to what I've read, it generally takes about 4 days to receive a shipment of microworms (since you can't buy them at your lfs usually), and then another few days just to get them growing, and by that time it's going to be way too late.
I wish you nothing but the best of luck!
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