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jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	Edited by jasonpisani A few days ago my Bristlenose pair laid some eggs & I removed the ones that where out of the cave that the male was guarding. The female was quite battered but now she's fine & eating normally. Here are a few pictures of the event...... http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3457/3260907527_7a70f3c628.jpg? http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3517/3261729984_a8aa7c7859.jpg? http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3422/3276539218_2d19f2230b.jpg? http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 20-Feb-2009 16:00
brandeeno Mega Fish Posts: 929 Kudos: 636 Registered: 13-Sep-2007	Great news and congrats??? now when are you going to share some of those ABNs? I hope the eggs all survive and hatch providing you with beautiful baby and soon adult BNs1 \\\\\\\"an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of the cure\\\\\\\"
Posted 21-Feb-2009 01:40
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	I bought some ABNs some time back one looks like a real cross breed. I hope they start breding but I dont hold out much hope especially with all the bigger fish in my 5ft tank. I hope yours survive as long as they have plenty of places to hide they should be OK. Well done Jason and ABNs *Have a look in [link=My Profile] http://www.fishprofiles.com/forums/member.aspx?id=1935[/link] for my tank info* Look here for my Betta 11Gal Desktop & Placidity 5ft Community Tank Photos Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 21-Feb-2009 04:29
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	Edited by jasonpisani Thanks aloy Guy's. I've been trying to get the BN to breed for a long time & so I'm quite happy with the fry. Nearly all the eggs I removed hatched & here are a few pictures of the fry - http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3370/3295247426_28590e7110.jpg? http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3498/3294422805_52caa4b6af.jpg? http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3519/3294422985_77358a2511.jpg? http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 21-Feb-2009 21:46
Wingsdlc Fish Guru What is this? Posts: 2332 Kudos: 799 Registered: 18-Jan-2005	Wonderful news on the babies. My pair have not spawned in a while. I have never seen my female beat up like that after a spawn though. Have you raised babies yourself before? I have always let my fish take care of them. 55G Planted tank thread 19G Container Pond [IMG]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Wingsdlc/Ric
Posted 21-Feb-2009 22:14
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	No, it's the first time they spawned & I found a few eggs out of the "cave" they have. I removed them & placed them in a plastic tub. These hatched but I never saw any fry in the tank...... the male is always watching the "cave" but no fry around. I taught that there are a few in there as well, but I didn't check the "cave", as I don't want to bother them. I'm feeding the little once pieces of algae wafers. http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 21-Feb-2009 22:24
Wingsdlc Fish Guru What is this? Posts: 2332 Kudos: 799 Registered: 18-Jan-2005	I have found that the male will keep the young in the cave for quite some time. Until they are big enough to care for themselves. Keep your eye out. Best of luck! 55G Planted tank thread 19G Container Pond [IMG]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Wingsdlc/Ric
Posted 22-Feb-2009 05:20
Shinigami Ichthyophile Catfish/Oddball Fan Posts: 9962 Kudos: 2915 Registered: 22-Feb-2001	I am also surprised that you actually found eggs "kicked out". My bristlenose have bred three times now and I haven't seen that happen. My female also has never gotten roughed up, so I'm surprised at that as well. In any case, congratulations on the breeding, it looks like your fish are quite active right now, if you know what I mean. I also usually just let my male raise the babies until they leave the nest on their own. -------------------------------------------- The aquarist is one who must learn the ways of the biologist, the chemist, and the veterinarian.
Posted 22-Feb-2009 10:34
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	Wingsdlc & Shinigami, how many days, do you think it will take for the babies to leave the nest on their own?. http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 23-Feb-2009 12:46
Shinigami Ichthyophile Catfish/Oddball Fan Posts: 9962 Kudos: 2915 Registered: 22-Feb-2001	I wasn't around for the first two broods (I'm in school and my fish are at home), but the last time they bred I was home for break, and the babies did not leave the nest for approximately two weeks after eggs were laid. I was surprised at the length of time, but I have no idea if 2 weeks is any longer than the norm. -------------------------------------------- The aquarist is one who must learn the ways of the biologist, the chemist, and the veterinarian.
Posted 23-Feb-2009 23:52
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	Thanks for your reply Shinigami. Well the eggs where laid on the 7th February, but I haven't seen any fry in the tank. I also have some Corydoras, Guppy's & Swordtails with them. The ones I removed are fine & eating well. http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 24-Feb-2009 15:57


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