Cory eggs and some questions

[mayreee]

I have two bronze corys and eggs. How do you tell if the eggs have been fertilized? I forget. Also I can take out the only other fish in there (black molly) if needed. Will the corys eat their young? If there is two females in there will one still lay eggs? How long will the eggs take to hatch?

Thanks

 

[webmoose]

the cories will eat their own eggs.... If fertilized they hatch in about 72 hours.. If you want them to hatch you have to move them in to a tank on their own...

Mooose

 

[FawnN]

A really easy way to remove the egss is to use a turkey baster and you won't damage any of the eggs. Good luck!

 

[mayreee]

Thanks Guys! Fawn, I will remember that for next time because I don't think they were fertilized

One more thing... will the corys still lay eggs if I happen to have two females? Or would there have to be a male in there for one to lay eggs?

 

[FishLover14]

Good job on your cory eggs even if they dont hatch. Congrats.

Dan

 

[mayreee]

Thanks Dan

 

[PABBY]

I spent a couple of hours this morning watching one of my Cories laying several batches of eggs around the tank. I've found similar eggs before and have always wondered who the culprit was. Unfortunately, the other fish in the tank have quickly whittled them down to 2 remaining clumps, so I don't expect them to survive.

Having said that, it's just a joy to watch nature taking its course right next to my armchair!

 

[jacktheknife]

could you move the eggs into one of those mesh basket thingies that they keep fry in (not the guy from futurama)

 

[mayreee]

All the eggs molded Maybe they will have better luck next time.

 

[webmoose]

if you want them to hatch next time try a small breeder tank and a litte methyl blue to prevent fungus..

Moose