Angelfish papilla

[Ducatiman]

The breeding pair of angelfish I have. Female papilla very noticeable, and they are defending a corner which apparently I've been told they have laid there before. Anyone know how long it takes from papilla showing to laying

 

[BillD]

The papilla will often show even if there is no breeding imminent. Make sure they are well fed, and you can often induce a breeding with a water change, especially a large one.

 

[Ducatiman]

Yes but the way they are behaving, cleaning a corner and defending it suggests something else??? Du think??

 

[jetajockey]

Should be really soon, when I notice mine cleaning something they are usually laying eggs in the upcoming few hours.

 

[Ducatiman]

They been at it for 5 days now cleaning and defending. Iv inherited them and apparently they laid regularly with their last owner

 

[WendiDell]

"Uncycled tanks don't kill fish, unprepared aquarists do."



So true, I've cycled with fish a few times without any loss of life. It takes patients, commitment, hard work, and more PWC than you can even imagine yourself ever doing.

Than you jetajockey

 

[Ducatiman]

Sorry wendy. Don't think uv read my post properly. Thanks though.