Spawning my Angelfish - Aquarium Advice

BrianNY · 01-02-2006, 11:39 AM

A few months ago I purchased 3 young black veil angels for my low light 55g. I decided that it's been awhile since I've spawned angels and thought I'd give it a go if 2 of them paired off.

I set up a 20g bare bottom tank for the spawn. In the tank I placed a seeded sponge filter, heater and discus breeding cone. I filled the tank with half fresh (new water), and half from the 55g. Temp was set at 77F, pH 6.6, DH1. I introduced the 2 that had paired off and the following day the angels spawned. Unfortunately as angels often do, the eggs were promptly eaten the next day.

After another week of daily 50% water changes, and very generous feedings of live CBW, the angels spawned again. This time I removed the pair back to the 55g. I added some meth blue to the water and moved the cone with the eggs near the water current from the sponge filter. 8 days later you can see the results. Approx 300 free swimming angel fry.

BrianNY · 01-02-2006, 11:44 AM

Hopefully some better fry pics. Photography is just not my forte.

Jchillin · 01-02-2006, 01:31 PM

Congrats Brian

As always, I'm always impressed with your breeding skills.

mattrox · 01-02-2006, 07:16 PM

Well done. It is always good to see success when breeding. Now to keep us posted as the fry grow.

01-04-2006, 04:25 PM

oh sweet!!!!

rich311k · 01-04-2006, 04:29 PM

Congrats!!!

Billsgate · 01-04-2006, 05:01 PM

Congrats! Very nice.........

Now, raise the bar, and have a go at keyhole cichlids!

(jk) I'm sure you'll find other people in NY who will take keyhole fry!!! (looks in Jchillin's direction)

**Zagz** · 01-04-2006, 08:28 PM

Congratulations, that is impressive!

BillD · 01-05-2006, 03:32 AM

Way to go Brian. Nothing like lots of clean fresh water to induce a spawn.

Billsgate · 01-17-2006, 09:29 AM

I think it's time for an update, Thank you!

Enough space to grow them all out? (I have no idea how many empty tanks you've got standing around...)
How long will it take for them to grow to a size at which you can sell them?

01-02-2006, 01:31 PM	#3
Jchillin Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York, NY (The Big Apple) Posts: 12,970 Images: 47	Congrats Brian As always, I'm always impressed with your breeding skills. __________________ _________________________________

01-05-2006, 03:32 AM	#9
BillD Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Whitby, Ont,Canada Posts: 919	Way to go Brian. Nothing like lots of clean fresh water to induce a spawn. __________________ Join a fish club. Don't have one in your area? Start one.

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mattrox Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 1,328 Images: 36	Well done. It is always good to see success when breeding. Now to keep us posted as the fry grow.

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Billsgate Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,604 Images: 8	Congrats! Very nice......... Now, raise the bar, and have a go at keyhole cichlids! (jk) I'm sure you'll find other people in NY who will take keyhole fry!!! (looks in Jchillin's direction)

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Billsgate Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,604 Images: 8	I think it's time for an update, Thank you! Enough space to grow them all out? (I have no idea how many empty tanks you've got standing around...) How long will it take for them to grow to a size at which you can sell them?

01-04-2006, 04:25 PM	#5
Guest Posts: n/a	oh sweet!!!!