Cory Eggs - Update

[Christi_22]

This is the first time they have spawned (to my knowledge). I only have 4.

Should I remove the eggs to a breeder trap? I have Barbs and Goldies in the tank so I am sure any fry would be picked off!!

I don't have an available spare tank at the mo.

Any other advice for a newbie Bronzie Mum lol

How soon before the eggs hatch (if they do)

What should I feed the babies ?

 

[Inchworm]

Hi Christi_22

Congratulations! You have some healthy and happy corys there.

Let me direct you to this article first. It will give you some good information about raising corys. Then, please feel free to ask any questions you might have.

http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=165155

 

[Christi_22]

Hi Christi_22

Congratulations! You have some healthy and happy corys there.

Let me direct you to this article first. It will give you some good information about raising corys. Then, please feel free to ask any questions you might have.

[URL="http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=165155"]http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=165155[/URL]

Thanks Inchworm. Off to read the link now.

 

[Christi_22]

Hi Christi_22

Congratulations! You have some healthy and happy corys there.

Let me direct you to this article first. It will give you some good information about raising corys. Then, please feel free to ask any questions you might have.

<a href="http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=165155" target="_blank">http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=165155</a>

Thanks Inchworm. Off to read the link now.

OK. That is all doable. One thing though, I don't think the eggs are fertile, as they are white, and not beige. Although still lots of spawning behaviour taking place.

 

[Inchworm]

Hi Christi_22

Infertile eggs have a flat white look about them, while fertile ones look good. Once you get used to it, it's easier to tell than at first. If you are going to move them, take great care. They are soft and easily damaged at first but firm up within a few hours.

Have you seen them do the T-position?

http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=275380

 

[Christi_22]

Hi Christi_22

Infertile eggs have a flat white look about them, while fertile ones look good. Once you get used to it, it's easier to tell than at first. If you are going to move them, take great care. They are soft and easily damaged at first but firm up within a few hours.

Have you seen them do the T-position?

<a href="http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=275380" target="_blank">http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=275380</a>

Yes T position on numerous occasions. I have moved one batch of eggs which was on some Vallis, didn't expose them to air, they are in a breeding trap near the water outlet pipe & airstone, so should be some good water flow passing through!!

Unfortunately another batch which were on the glass got eaten by Fiona my greedy Guppy girl and some of my Odessa Barbs. Oh... she's just laid some more. I could be here all day lol

Hope the eggs are viable. I'll try to get a pic up a bit later

Thanks for your help Inchworm

 

[Christi_22]

Well, looks like all the spawning activity is over for now. In excess of 100 eggs laid. (many already been picked off by the community).

I have saved some and placed in breeder trap, there are also still some on the glass, but how do you remove them?? If I try they tend to drop to the bottom of the tank. Any ideas anyone. I'm scared about damaging them.

The eggs have a translucence about them, I hope they are viable. Having done a bit of Google research it appears that they are viable if they are beige, if they are translucent and turn beige, if you can see a crescent inside the egg etc etc. just a tad confusing?? Milky white is not good so I have read!!

Perhaps I just have to wait and see.

 

[Christi_22]

Well, looks like all the spawning activity is over for now. In excess of 100 eggs laid. (many already been picked off by the community).

I have saved some and placed in breeder trap, there are also still some on the glass, but how do you remove them?? If I try they tend to drop to the bottom of the tank. Any ideas anyone. I'm scared about damaging them.

The eggs have a translucence about them, I hope they are viable. Having done a bit of Google research it appears that they are viable if they are beige, if they are translucent and turn beige, if you can see a crescent inside the egg etc etc. just a tad confusing?? Milky white is not good so I have read!!

Perhaps I just have to wait and see.

How do I edit the title of this post???

Just really need info on best way to remove the eggs from glass, and viability??

If anyone has any experience in this area.

 

[Inchworm]

Hi Christi_22

If you get them at the right time (after they have firmed up a little, but are still a bit sticky) you can roll them off the glass and they will stick to your finger. Then roll them onto another surface. Try to put them near each other but not touching, if it's possible. Be sure to put an airstone near them so they have good water circulation around them. This will help prevent fungus.

Good luck!

BTW, to edit your title, try clicking on the edit button for your first post. I think the title should come up too.

 

[Christi_22]

Hi Christi_22

If you get them at the right time (after they have firmed up a little, but are still a bit sticky) you can roll them off the glass and they will stick to your finger. Then roll them onto another surface. Try to put them near each other but not touching, if it's possible. Be sure to put an airstone near them so they have good water circulation around them. This will help prevent fungus.

Good luck!

BTW, to edit your title, try clicking on the edit button for your first post. I think the title should come up too.

Thanks Inchworm (again) lol.

Well, I may have left it a bit too long to get them at the sticky stage. (and after they have hardened somewhat). I guess I will just have to try and remove them somehow. atm they are protected from the big fishies as the breeding trap is right next to them, but obviously limited waterflow there, so wish me luck. going to try to move them. Nothing to lose. they will be gobbled up by the tank occupants if they are not placed into relative safety. btw love the shots of your rare livebarers

 

[Christi_22]

Well... woke up this morning to find that many of the eggs were covered in Fungus. I painstakingly removed all affected eggs. Not an easy task lol.

I am now left with about 18 eggs that are good I think , (so far) there is an airstone in the breeder trap with them, so hopefully creating enough water circulation.

Tank temp is 24C, I understand that this can affect how long before the eggs hatch. The other thing I have been wandering is how big the fry will be if they hatch, would they be able to swim through the little slits in the breeding trap?? If so I will need to have a re-think.

 

[Inchworm]

Hi Christi_22

They will be very tiny. Remember, they are curled up inside those little eggs. Here's a picture of a batch of newly hatched fry at the bottom of a 10 gallon tank:

 

[Christi_22]

Hi Christi_22

They will be very tiny. Remember, they are curled up inside those little eggs. Here's a picture of a batch of newly hatched fry at the bottom of a 10 gallon tank:

Wow. yes very tiny. a lot smaller than Guppy fry by the looks of it.

I'm even more exited now, as I can see the baby Fry moving around inside the egg sacs (with my trusty magnifying glass) lol.

 

[Christi_22]

Hi Christi_22

They will be very tiny. Remember, they are curled up inside those little eggs. Here's a picture of a batch of newly hatched fry at the bottom of a 10 gallon tank:

Wow. yes very tiny. a lot smaller than Guppy fry by the looks of it.

I'm even more exited now, as I can see the baby Fry moving around inside the egg sacs (with my trusty magnifying glass) lol.

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Well they have hatched . 10 of them escaped through the slits in the breeder trap. I have managed to save the other 8. and they are whizzing about I have given them some Frogbit for shelter, and baby brine shrimp.

I think I need to get some other fry food. Any recommendations. Liquifry or Hikari Fist Bites? Anything else I should know to keep them happy and healthy?

 

[Inchworm]

Hi Christi_22

The fry won't be eating for their first 24 hours or so, while the absorb their yolk sacs. After that they have two main needs: lots of food and very clean water. LiquiFry can be used for the first few days, but it tends to pollute the water. I prefer live microworms. This requires that you start a culture, but since the fry will eat them long after they have moved on to bigger food, it's a good thing to get going. They will also be able to eat newly hatched brine shrimp.

If they were in their own tank, I'd suggest starting them off by covering them with squeezings from a filter. They do well in their first days by eating microorganisms that live in it.

BTW, it's not too soon to think about future spawnings. Once they start, there is a good chance they will do it again soon.