I Think My Blue Ram Laid Some Eggs

[killudead]

A few weeks back, I had a blue ram that had died. Her name was leggo. She had a friend to chum around with, her name was Eggo.
Anyway, this evening I come home and I happen to notice that eggo is hovering in a corner. My first thought was, "oh no, here we go again."
But as i looked closer, i see like a hundred small yellow, white colored eggs. So naturally i assume that because she is hovering over them, they are hers.
First off, I have no idea how this happened. I did not plan it, and she did not look like she was carrying any eggs. If what i am reading is correct, the eggs would already be fertile and should hatch by 5pm est on Sunday. Thats like 2 days. see hereAnyway, although I have added 2 more females, (well I think they are females) I have no idea what the deal is here. Is it possible that she could lay the eggs and them not actually be fertilized.
I need a little help. I have been reading page after page about breeding and general info. Guess i will keep reading. I did get this nifty new camera, and I did also snap some shots of the "eggs". I will post them tomorrow.
Thanks

 

[minxfishy]

If you only have females, then the eggs wont be fertile, the male needs to come along and fertilise them. However if one of the new additions is male, then you maybe in luck. Its not uncommon for females to go thru the spawning ritual alone.

 

[killudead]

good to know. The poor girl is just hovering above them, I have read so many conflicting reports on the sex.
Here is what i have. All the rams have the black spot with a slight shimmer on it, the lower fins also have a line of black on them. The larger one has the big pink spot and the egg laying, so that rules her out. This is really interesting to watch!!

 

[killudead]

came home from dinner tonight and no eggs. She must have eaten them.
Well, with no male, i guess no big deal. Kinda makes me want to go and get a male.
can someone tell me what to look for when looking for males?

 

[minxfishy]

No pink tummy, longer extensions on the dorsal fin, longer pointer anal fins.