New to breeding a few questions - Aquarium Advice

magnaflow · 08-29-2005, 08:34 PM

Hey guys new to all this and was just wondering
When are the fish ready to breed? Like how long after you buy them and when they are ready to lay eggs. (how to tell)
Also if anyone has any links to "how to tell there sex" would be good too

rich311k · 08-29-2005, 11:01 PM

It depends on the fish? Tank conditions etc.

magnaflow · 08-29-2005, 11:15 PM

I Was thinking of trying tiger barbs.. in a seperate tank of course

krap101 · 08-29-2005, 11:19 PM

if you get them to breed, i think their scatterers or something. im not sure if they need the mop or the marble floor, but i think its the marble though.

magnaflow · 08-30-2005, 07:54 AM

ya I read on a "hot to site" and it said they do scatter and use a marble floor but I was mostly wondering how can I look at a fish and say ok. shes ready to lay eggs stick her in the tank.

fantasticaqua · 08-31-2005, 12:34 PM

There are three types: egg layers; mouth brooders, and live bearers. Each of these fish have different behaviors and indicators to determine mating behaviors and possible pregnancy.
as for egg layers watch their behavior they love to clean stuff when their getting ready.
If you build the right system the eggs will come!!!

magnaflow · 09-08-2005, 08:47 PM

ya I Was going to try tiger barbs and they are egg layers. I read on how to get them to breed. Female alone in a tank for 2 days then add male they do there stuff and eggs fall.. they said to use marbles to stop most of the eggs from being eaten. But my major concern is how to tell if there ready to lay eggs or not. They only been going in the tank (my 55gal) for about 2 weeks now.. How long should I wait to try?

rubysoho · 09-08-2005, 10:50 PM

I would say go ahead and get your group of tiger barbs, feeding them lots of different kinds of foods and keeping the water pristine. Then watch them and see their behavior. Then you'll learn what to expect and you'll know the warning signs.

magnaflow · 09-09-2005, 10:57 AM

I read on a site that males will dip there nose's down and swim *** up to "impress" the females and there strip would turn a metallic green. Well i see then doing this a lot. But is it a normal thing or a sign there trying to get them to lay eggs. Also I cant seem to determine the females from the group any ideas?

08-29-2005, 08:34 PM	#1
magnaflow Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Canada, Nova Scotia Posts: 95 Images: 4	New to breeding a few questions Hey guys new to all this and was just wondering When are the fish ready to breed? Like how long after you buy them and when they are ready to lay eggs. (how to tell) Also if anyone has any links to "how to tell there sex" would be good too __________________ Sig will come

08-29-2005, 11:15 PM	#3
magnaflow Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Canada, Nova Scotia Posts: 95 Images: 4	I Was thinking of trying tiger barbs.. in a seperate tank of course __________________ Sig will come

08-29-2005, 11:19 PM	#4
krap101 Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Roscoe, IL Posts: 3,824 Images: 12	if you get them to breed, i think their scatterers or something. im not sure if they need the mop or the marble floor, but i think its the marble though. __________________ Wizards first rule-People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true. Wizards second rule-The greatest harm can result from the best intentions. Wizards third rule-Passion rules reason. Wizards fourth rule-There is magic in forgiveness the magic to heal! In the forgiveness you grant, and more so in the forgiveness you receive. Wizards fifth rule-Mind what people do, not only what they say, for deeds will betray a lie. Wizards sixth rule-The only sovereign you can allow to rule you is reason. Wizards seventh rule-Life is the future, not the past Wizards eighth rule-Deserve victory. Wizards ninth rule-Contradictions don't exist, in whole or in part.

08-30-2005, 07:54 AM	#5
magnaflow Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Canada, Nova Scotia Posts: 95 Images: 4	ya I read on a "hot to site" and it said they do scatter and use a marble floor but I was mostly wondering how can I look at a fish and say ok. shes ready to lay eggs stick her in the tank. __________________ Sig will come

08-31-2005, 12:34 PM	#6
fantasticaqua Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tully NY Posts: 45 Images: 1	Breeding There are three types: egg layers; mouth brooders, and live bearers. Each of these fish have different behaviors and indicators to determine mating behaviors and possible pregnancy. as for egg layers watch their behavior they love to clean stuff when their getting ready. If you build the right system the eggs will come!!! __________________ Please visit me and enter in our fish of the month contest at http://www.FantasticAquariums.com

08-29-2005, 11:01 PM	#2
rich311k Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 8,972 Images: 35	It depends on the fish? Tank conditions etc.

09-08-2005, 08:47 PM	#7
magnaflow Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Canada, Nova Scotia Posts: 95 Images: 4	ya I Was going to try tiger barbs and they are egg layers. I read on how to get them to breed. Female alone in a tank for 2 days then add male they do there stuff and eggs fall.. they said to use marbles to stop most of the eggs from being eaten. But my major concern is how to tell if there ready to lay eggs or not. They only been going in the tank (my 55gal) for about 2 weeks now.. How long should I wait to try? __________________ Sig will come

09-08-2005, 10:50 PM	#8
rubysoho Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,539 Images: 3	I would say go ahead and get your group of tiger barbs, feeding them lots of different kinds of foods and keeping the water pristine. Then watch them and see their behavior. Then you'll learn what to expect and you'll know the warning signs.

09-09-2005, 10:57 AM	#9
magnaflow Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Canada, Nova Scotia Posts: 95 Images: 4	I read on a site that males will dip there nose's down and swim *** up to "impress" the females and there strip would turn a metallic green. Well i see then doing this a lot. But is it a normal thing or a sign there trying to get them to lay eggs. Also I cant seem to determine the females from the group any ideas? __________________ Sig will come

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