My marbel angle fish laid eggs! Neat.

[zparticle]

So I guess I just need to wait and see if they are fertilized or not. They should turn white if they aren't going to give young correct? At least one of the fish is guarding the eggs, it didn't like me getting near them at all, tried to bite me.

 

[BillD]

I hope they hatch for you. Good luck.

 

[zparticle]

Thanks. I've been watching them. They are both guarding the eggs, taking turns. They fan water over them with their fins, rearrange them a little, etc. Very cool to watch the behavior.

 

[librarygirl]

Woah that is awesome! You've got some happy little fish in there! I hope they hatch for you! Keep us updated!

 

[Gboy66]

You going to sell them if they do hatch? Also did u buy a pair or did they just match up?

 

[zparticle]

You going to sell them if they do hatch? Also did u buy a pair or did they just match up?

Well they just paired up, I guess I got lucky. Although I've heard two females will do this in the absence of a male.

 

[zparticle]

As for selling them I think I have to because I am now out of tank space.

 

[Gboy66]

Two females can have kids??

 

[zparticle]

Two females can have kids??

lol no but they will lay eggs and protect them.

 

[Gboy66]

Ohh so they were made prego when you bought themmm ohh

 

[Cichildlife]

Interesting! "fallowing"

 

[zparticle]

Ohh so they were made prego when you bought themmm ohh

um nope, the females can produce eggs at anytime. They get fertilized by the male after they are laid. At least that's my understanding.

 

[Gboy66]

So if there not fertilized, they dont hatch? (so sorry for all the questions lol im looking into angels)

 

[Cichildlife]

Gboy, yes they wont hatch if you have 2 females...

 

[zparticle]

So if there not fertilized, they dont hatch? (so sorry for all the questions lol im looking into angels)

Here is some info that you might find useful.

 

[Gboy66]

Gboy, yes they wont hatch if you have 2 females...

Lol sorry!! Hahahaha

 

[Cichildlife]

Gboy wasnt tryin to be mean just tellin ya. Lol sorry if it sounded that way!

 

[Gboy66]

I no hahahahhaah

 

[Cichildlife]

Lol kk good luck

 

[somethingsfishy]

Angels are awesome. My male cannot get his part done. Laid three times and nothing. I'm hoping your guy is better at it. Good luck and if it works I'd like a couple.