star4 Fish Connoisseur Joined Mar 2, 2009 Messages 6,367 Reaction score 1 Location GB Feb 14, 2010 #16 Glad you got 10 at least, I am down to under 10 now (hard to get an acurate count) still shocked there is any at all.
Glad you got 10 at least, I am down to under 10 now (hard to get an acurate count) still shocked there is any at all.
OP OP fatheadminnow Fish Aficionado Joined Jan 14, 2009 Messages 4,815 Reaction score 14 Location US Feb 14, 2010 #17 Yeah, I am hoping for more next time. My last batch was over 30! -FHM
kribensis12 I know where you live Joined Nov 13, 2006 Messages 8,679 Reaction score 593 Location Peoria, Illinois Feb 14, 2010 #18 Yeah, I thought mine laid eggs. Nope. I am really hoping that my male works out, if not, the not as good looking replacement will be put in.
Yeah, I thought mine laid eggs. Nope. I am really hoping that my male works out, if not, the not as good looking replacement will be put in.
star4 Fish Connoisseur Joined Mar 2, 2009 Messages 6,367 Reaction score 1 Location GB Feb 16, 2010 #19 How are the babies? I am still shocked I have 7 left still, dad is still guarding them by himself, he wont let the female anywhere near them!
How are the babies? I am still shocked I have 7 left still, dad is still guarding them by himself, he wont let the female anywhere near them!
OP OP fatheadminnow Fish Aficionado Joined Jan 14, 2009 Messages 4,815 Reaction score 14 Location US Feb 16, 2010 #20 Mine are all doing good! That is weird that the male took over parenting, usually it is the female (in my case) that does most of the guarding. I actually counted 15 or so babies. Maybe there are more yet? lol My tank has A LOT of cover which makes it near impossible to count them. -FHM
Mine are all doing good! That is weird that the male took over parenting, usually it is the female (in my case) that does most of the guarding. I actually counted 15 or so babies. Maybe there are more yet? lol My tank has A LOT of cover which makes it near impossible to count them. -FHM
kribensis12 I know where you live Joined Nov 13, 2006 Messages 8,679 Reaction score 593 Location Peoria, Illinois Feb 16, 2010 #21 I hope they make it for you! Pic's are always welcome!
OP OP fatheadminnow Fish Aficionado Joined Jan 14, 2009 Messages 4,815 Reaction score 14 Location US Feb 16, 2010 #22 Oh yeah, I can get some pics up this weekend when I go home. -FHM