Bristlenose Eggs

[toshapetriji]

Today I noticed one of my Bristlenose has laid eggs and to be honest I'm a little lost on what to do. They are currently on the rear glass tucked into a corner but in plain view and they are being guarded by one of the Plecs.

Does anyone fancy guiding me as I would like to try to raise them if possible?


Thanks

 

[fluttermoth]

Have you got another tank you can move them to?

 

[toshapetriji]

No I don't I'm afraid. The tank is 200L community. The only fish I have that might be a problem are Honey Gourami and Green Tiger Barbs. What would you suggest? Thanks for your help.

 

[fluttermoth]

The tiger barbs will make short work of BN fry, once they start moving around the tank.

I'm afraid setting up a separate tank is the only way you'll raise them, although one or two might make it in your big tank.

At least you know you have a breeding pair; they'll spawn again.

 

[toshapetriji]

Ok I'll see if my better half will stretch to a second tank. I appreciate your advice.

 

[TwoTankAmin]

Get them a cave. It should be a tight fit. Fry are mostly lunch in a community tank. You can raise smaller size spawns from younger fish in a 10 gal tank to about one inch before you need to rehome them. At maturity they can produce in the range of 100 eggs in a spawn.