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bettachris Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3875 Kudos: 4173 Votes: 452 Registered: 13-Jun-2004	how do i know if my kribs have bred. they are in a flower pot that is dfacing the other side of the tank. i have a large male that seems now (since i added a female) to fight everyone in the tank and protects his flower pot.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:01
Mike R Fish Addict Posts: 593 Kudos: 830 Votes: 322 Registered: 27-Jul-2004	Does the female hang out in the pot? If so, that's a good sign. In any case, you'll know soon enough. In a week or so, if they have spawned, Mamma will bring them out. They will then proceed to try to murder every other fish in the tank. Kribs with young are dangerous in the confines of an aquarium. If your tank is big enough the others may be able to stay out of the way. Good luck, Mike
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:01
Fluffy Hobbyist Posts: 54 Kudos: 47 Votes: 30 Registered: 07-Mar-2004	Well i way to tell is to look around the tank and the flowerpot to see if there are any eggs/fry. They are probably getting ready to spawn. Good Luck
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:01
bettachris Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3875 Kudos: 4173 Votes: 452 Registered: 13-Jun-2004	i cant see the opening part of the flower pot b/c it is facing the wrong side of the tank. the female has been in the pot alot and the male is outside chaseing other fish away.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:01
Mike R Fish Addict Posts: 593 Kudos: 830 Votes: 322 Registered: 27-Jul-2004	Mamma will bring them out in good time. Relax, anticipation is half the fun. If she's in the pot alot and the male is guarding the roost, there's babies in there. Mike
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:01
bettachris Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3875 Kudos: 4173 Votes: 452 Registered: 13-Jun-2004	got ya. i will just wait and see.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:01


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