I am going to be a Daddy!

[chenzo9999]

Been having some issues recently - my newly added YWG got into my filter sock which i didn't deem possible - and I didn't notice for a few minutes after it was out of the water. I was able to put him in the tank, but I am not sure if he will make it. I also, while siphoning killed a decent sized hammer coral frag.

I was super frustrated - contemplating whether or not this tank was worth it, and then.....

I noticed my Banggai Cardinalfish has a mouth full of eggs. I have had them for about a month and a half.

I am so excited and refreshed - I just had to share!

I guess besides the accidents, my tank is a stable and safe environment.

New question - do I try and raise the fry?

 

[Daniel Fishy]

Congratulation!! I doubt your hammer will die I hit mine before! Unless you were using a shop vac jk! Fish bump on the eggs!

 

[AbsoluteFaye]

Hey congrats! Never hurts to try to raise them. Depending on the other fish though you might not be a daddy for long. :/

 

[chenzo9999]

Just two clowns for now.

 

[chenzo9999]

It happened - last night at 1 am, the male released the fry from his mouth. I was only able to catch 3 and move them into a 10 gallon. I am feeding phytoplankton until I can get to the store this afternoon to get "baby food."

 

[Daniel Fishy]

You the man!!!

 

[AbsoluteFaye]

Awesome!!! Let us know how it goes!

 

[chenzo9999]

Here they are - the first is just a pic of the tank so you get an idea of the size. About the size of an eraser or smaller.

 

[Jaketit]

Aweee how cute they are.

 

[AbsoluteFaye]

That's what they look like as fry? They almost look like cardinals. Lol

 

[AbsoluteFaye]

Omg they are cardinals. This whole time I was thinking clown fish! I'm an idiot. This is what having two kids does to you. Turns your brain to mush. Lol.

 

[chenzo9999]

Haha. I thought you were being factious

 

[Supa Belle]

Wow!! That's awesome!! Congrats dude! Fist bump on captive breeding!!

 

[bskerrichard27]

Very nice I hope they make it....

 

[chenzo9999]

started feeding, and they all seem happy and healthy

 

[Supa Belle]

Sweet!! Fingers crossed that they all make it

 

[Beengirl]

So cool! They're the cutest things ever! Congrats!