Something Stuck On My Filter

[Matty_]

Are these eggs? If so do they look like they are specific to any fish?

Thanks

Also can someone ID this for me?

 

[coldcazzie]

Definitely eggs. Probably angel eggs

 

[fluttermoth]

Can't ID your fish for you, but the eggs will be from your angels.

 

[Matty_]

Ooh exciting stuff! Makes sense, my koi angelfish seems to be guarding them because any fish gets chased off from going near the filter.

Anything i should do to protect the eggs?

Thanks

 

[Tizer]

leave them to it mate, they might eat them, but then , they might not

 

[Matty_]

Ok, it seems a koi angelfish and a wild striped one have mated

The koi angelfish keeps rubbing it's underside up against where the eggs are whilst the other one defends the eggs, then they both just defend the eggs.

How long would they take to hatch? I guess i'll have to try get lucky and put some in the breeeding tank if they manage to hatch?

 

[Matty_]

Is this normal behaviour?

 

[Tizer]

looks like hes trying to fertilise the eggs

 

[Matty_]

Oh right, hope they are fertilised

How long do they take to hatch on average do you know?

 

[Tolan]

That's a Spiny Peacock Eel.

 

[Matty_]

Are they ok in a 4ft tank? Around 250ltr

 

[Tolan]

Ya. In captivity they only grow to about 6 inches. The minimum tank size is 2 foot, so 4 foot is more then enough.

 

[Matty_]

Anyone know how long it takes for eggs to hatch? Also should i just try and catch them when they hatch and put in a breeding trap?

 

[creeker]

Your Eel looks more like a Zebra Spiny Eel to me. Max length 18 inches.

 

[Matty_]