Angels pairing

[Oldspartan]

I think two of our Angels are pairing. They have taken residence in a large area of the tank and do not allow other Angels to encroach. Is that an identifier, (I am going to do a google search so do not think me lazy). Just want some forum opinions.

One of the Angels is our original, about 7 months in our tank, was about dime size when purchased. The other is one of the half dozen we purchased a couple of months. The remaining 5 Angels still swim randomly in the area they allowed to.

I believe the older is a male and the other a female, but I am still looking at pictures.

If pairing I will move them to another tank. We all know what Linda wants to do.

 

[Oldspartan]

Question solved.

They have not only paired -- but we also have eggs. Linda knew early afternoon and wanted to see if I noticed when feeding. I did!

Will need to decide whether to move them and their eggs to the breeder/fry tank or move the other five Angels that sre currently living in a small area of the tank. One move or the other tomorrow morning.

Linda is giddy, I am happy for her.

 

[fishorama]

Congrats! If you can, it'd be better to move the other angels. The pair might not recognize their eggs in a new setting. Don't be alarmed if this 1st try doesn't work well, they may eat the eggs to "protect" them. Sometimes they need a "practice round" to get better at egg & fry care, Good luck!

 

[Oldspartan]

Moved the unpaired Angels this morning but it appears that during the night many of the eggs became snacks.

Most of what are left are a shade of white that I read indicates a poor chance of hatching anything. At any rate ma and pa appear to be occasionally munching them.

Linda is quite unhappy with that, but I am sure they will give eggs again and we will be better prepared to move them for protection.

Linda is trying to use this as an excuse to fit those two extra tanks into the fish room. I am resisting but suppose she will eventually have her way after the surgery.

 

[Ceez]

Moved the unpaired Angels this morning but it appears that during the night many of the eggs became snacks.

Most of what are left are a shade of white that I read indicates a poor chance of hatching anything. At any rate ma and pa appear to be occasionally munching them.

Linda is quite unhappy with that, but I am sure they will give eggs again and we will be better prepared to move them for protection.

Linda is trying to use this as an excuse to fit those two extra tanks into the fish room. I am resisting but suppose she will eventually have her way after the surgery.

Sir I have just one question for you, are you a man or a mouse! Tell Linda I was just kidding

 

[anewbie]

It can take young angelfishes 4 to 8 trys to get it right. You know practice makes perfect.

 

[Oldspartan]

I have been married a very long time. I have breakfast served daily, lunch if I want it, and dinner every night. When I say served that is precisely what I mean. In return I dig her gardens, plant her large bushes, and generally give her whatever she desires within my means. Breeding critters is her current desire and if more tanks are required I will find a place for them, maintain them, and fortunately also enjoy them.

I admit to be henpecked in some matters. I wear the tiara happily.