krib breeding signs?

[wrs]

My female krib seems like she minght be breeding soon. I know 1 or soinch is to small, but she stays in her cave all day digging, she spits sand out all the time, And when she comes out, I noticed her egg tube is out. I thought it was out before, but it is definetly out now. I know people said its practice, but others said she could be breeding soon. It is all very confussing, i hope she does, but I am doubting it due to her size. But the egg tube is sticking out really far. ( this was originally on another forum so part of it minght be talking about what people have said there, as well as at my lfs)

also

they shake before they go into the pot, its so odd, like little seizures.

 

[lucky62]

Sounds like nesting and breeding behavior to me esp the "seizures" is it more like controlled jerking and twitching ?, maybe give some live food as a treat , maybe a small water change as well , see what happens , is your little bro going to take them ?
They are excellent parents BTW , just be patient .

 

[wrs]

nope, not now, in March when I get the shellies. It is his female though, and my male. I think she did breed, because she isnt coming out of the cave. Its very exciting! I hope they make it as it is the first batch they had, or will have, meaning fry, not eggs. lol.

 

[lucky62]

nope, not now, in March when I get the shellies. It is his female though, and my male. I think she did breed, because she isnt coming out of the cave. Its very exciting! I hope they make it as it is the first batch they had, or will have, meaning fry, not eggs. lol.

Great , it's fun to see the fry herded around the tank by the parents in search of " greener pastures "

 

[wrs]

lol, that sounds lovely.