GBR Breeding

[SparKy697]

Ok the same pair of GBR have done their thing again. A nice amount of eggs, and now 36 hours later they are looking nicely tan/brown. I have been told by a very reliable source that the dark color means that they are likely fertilized!

I will get a photo up soon. Hopefully I can do what is needed to care for what ever may hatch.

1. Tank size 10 gallon
2. Temperature 80 F
3. pH, GH 7.2, 5 dGH
4. Conditioning (or what you've been feeding) Frozen blood worms twice daily
5. Fishes activity prior to spawning: The pair started just hovering together without much movement. The day before they start paying attention to a spot in the tank. In my case it was a rock.
6. Selection of spawning site (if any) I provided a flat rock surrounded on three sides by java moss
7. Anything you might have done to induce the spawn: Water changes twice a week 50%
8. Pics are always great


Updates to follow.

[Jchillin]

Congrats SparKy! Looks like you are well on your way to having some wigglers.

I have been told by a very reliable source that the dark color means that they are likely fertilized!

I'd like the identity of this individual.

[WaterPond]

grrrr... how come he gets GBR eggs. I want some

[neilanh]

No Pics, No Proof

[SparKy697]

Day Three:

Wigglers!!!!!!!!


I found that the eggs had been moved durring the night. They are now it a sideways turned flower pot that I had in the tank for a place to hide. Some of the little dots that were eggs have now developed what looks like a little tail and they are moving all over the inside of the little pot. Wigglers?

The male is guarding the little ones and will not let the female near them. The female does not seem willing to accept this and as a result is getting beat up on pretty badly. I removed her to a net breeder for the time being, but I think she will go into another tank that I have prepared for this reason.

Time for brine shrimp production, which I have never done... Wish me luck.


My camera is not great at macro pics but here are some of the male defending the babies, and if you look close in the one photo you can see what I'm calling wigglers on the back wall of the flower pot.

All advice welcome.

[Jchillin]

I almost feel like a mid-wife. LOL. Congrats on your successful spawn.

[LandGhoti]

Originally Posted by Jchillin

I almost feel like a mid-wife. LOL. Congrats on your successful spawn.

LOL!

Congratulations on your wigglers, SparKy! Please post more pics when you got swimmers!

[SparKy697]

I'd like the identity of this individual.

Find yourself a mirror

LOL Midwife indeed!

Honestly, your input has been tremendously helpful. Thank you.

It really seems that the work has actually just begun. I have a batch of brine shrimp started, but was wondering what the story on this "First Bites" food was. Is this intended as food for older fry? Or is it intended as food for use right when they become free swimming?

[neilanh]

Congrats Gramps!

[Jchillin]

I have a batch of brine shrimp started, but was wondering what the story on this "First Bites" food was. Is this intended as food for older fry? Or is it intended as food for use right when they become free swimming?

First Bites by Hikari I wouldn't suggest feeding it to wigglers, probably after two three weeks is better. It fills in the area between wiggler food and adult food, sorta like puppy chow.