Inexperience Is An Asset. A Planted Journal.

[Man of fish]

How exciting! Now get in chat!

 

[FishFanatic04]

Aw. I lost an oto overnight. I knew it was coming, it was whirling last night. Only had them 3 days so I wasn't surprised. I was also stupid and tossed in the the trash before I remember the warranty lol Was only a dollar at petsmart. I may go get a few more.

Interesting pics to follow. Just for fun. {not of the oto} lol

Not as pretty as cherries, but these were only $0.40 and the cherries were $5. I still like them. The two egg carrying Mommas were having a chat this morning.

Anyone know if shrimp will live through a Kordon rid ich treatment. The new guppies are looking like the beginning of ich, no spots yet but I am seeing warning signs, flashing and really red gills. That's what QT is for.

 

[FishFanatic04]

Just checked and got a good look at the eggs, there is definitely a black dot in each one. I wonder if they will hatch a little later because of the temperature. Next time they spawn I'll raise the temp to 80.


I am worried that they will hatch and be more attractive to the tank mates. The mother is doing wonderfully though...

 

[Biulu]

I am sure that the hatching times are approximate, just like we say it takes a baby 9 months although it hardly ever is exactly. If you see black dots, then that is good . If you have java moss, you could also move it a bit closer to their spawning site so the youngsters that venture out first will have something to eat nearby.

I don't know the Kordon brand so have no clue whether the shrimp will survive or not. Doesn't it mention something on it?

 

[Alm0stAwesome]

I like the skrimps! Cool little yellow eggs

 

[FishFanatic04]

It didn't mention inverts but it is safe for scaleless...though I lost 3 cories during the treatment a few weeks ago. They also could have been weak from the shipment


I hate buying fish locally, guaranteed to already have ich. Qt routines are working for me though. I can deworm and treat ich and then know they are good to go.



I have some java moss in a bowl on the window sill. When do you think they can eat bbs?

I'm getting nervous

 

[FishFanatic04]

THE EGGS ARE BOUNCING AROUND

I saw Ram Momma, pick a few up and spit them out. There are some just bouncing around. It's so awesome. Shes a turd for laying them where I cant see good. I dunked my camera lens again.

 

[FishFanatic04]

OK. You are all free to make fun of me. I made a quick video to capture my first bouncy eggs...I edited so much that I am chasing Spielberg's tailfeathers. IF he has any.

 

[Ps3Steveo]

Lol I used to feed them shrimp to Barney, oh here's a link Barney

 

[FishFanatic04]

Aww he was awesome!

 

[FishFanatic04]

I may seem stupidly excited here...I am, but only as each step happens. I am trying to stay realistic. I never expected the eggs to last this long.

Enjoy Ps: Nothing happens in the video but a few eggs bouncing on wood and the Momma picking up and spitting an egg like a good girl. I kept it short if that helps.

http/www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueIt24Lf2Wo&feature=youtube

 

[Jay1983]

Great video!! Looks a good mum!

 

[Salam]

How awesome is that And your commentary is hilarious too "Opps I dunked the camera again"

I'm so going to get myself some rams after seeing this.

 

[FishFanatic04]

lol I want so badly to zoom in farther and forget I'm above open water I loved the Bolivians before I ever thought they would spawn.



Update: There is a lot of movement in the pile. The dark wood is making it hard to see though. I put java moss nearby, the flow of the tank moved it some. Momma was not happy. "evil eye"

I am concerned about feeding them. I have bbs going, and will keep a rotation of it going. I'm can freeze it which helps.

 

[ghettofarmulous]

great to see natural behavior in the aquarium, some happy fish there