shadoh Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 I just had to share.... My steel blue CT's are wrapping as I type this So excited!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 Great news Jarrod. Spawn number 3 if I'm not missing something? Girly looks like she's got pale (yellow) ventrals?? The pair look good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrefly Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOO! :dance: :dance: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2littlerevheads Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 so happy for u jarrod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoh Posted March 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 (edited) Thanks guys... @Paul, yes - Spawn #3, although the fry from spawn #2 weren't very strong and died. Got the parents conditioning as I type this and might try them again next weekend. The girl does have yellow ventrals, so I am hoping the male is related and I'll get some yellow in the fry. If not, it will show from an F1 pairing. Here is a video of them wrapping. It's a little blurry from the Banana leaf tea, but you can see what's hapenning - they've destroyed the nest during the process, the male is lazy and makes the female collect the eggs. As you can see, she is producing a lot!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-uEeLhlXfU Edited March 4, 2012 by shadoh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kermadum Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 Congratulations! I love the steel colour, it's one of my favourites (especially in a crowntail). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoh Posted March 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 Thanks Adam. Spawn log when I see tails (not getting caught out this time ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoh Posted March 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 OK, they have finished spawning. The male is hiding in the back corner amongst the hornwort and the female is hovering under the nest with the eggs. Should I leave her in there? Why can't I have a normal spawn anymore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 Sounds like the female has chosen her role in this one.... or perhaps it's the male attempting to be all manager like and allocate his duties to someone else? I'd be tempted to leave her there for the time being, and observe. Hopefully he'll figure out where he's supposed to be an shoo her away. If not, the eggs can be looked after by mum.... I've read that this can occur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoh Posted March 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 I have pretty much decided to leave her in there for the time being. I don't usually go to bed until well after midnight, so will keep a close eye on her and make a decision before I turn in for the night :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoh Posted March 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 Seems she had a bit of a snack while my back was turned. Half of the eggs are gone and she is looking very well fed. Removed female and the male instantly went over to the cup and started repairing the nest and moving any loose eggs floating on surface of the water back into the nest. I expect to see tails by either tomorrow night or Tuesday morning. Keeping everything crossed for a successful spawn :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kertaz Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 Congrats, Jarrod! At least you still have some even though the girl had some! Umm.. kind of like 'pre-hatch' culls? :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazell Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 Man, when the fry are old enough, I'd love to get one. XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoh Posted March 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 Keep an eye out on the spawn logs/classifieds. If I remember, I'll let you know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbournebetta Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 excite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoh Posted March 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 After the entire day of the male ignoring the eggs and sulking in the hornwort, he is back at the nest turning the eggs and blowing a few more bubbles around them. I expect to see tails by morning :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 Gerat news Jarrod well done Cheers les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoh Posted March 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 Just checked on the spawn tank. The male is under the cup, no nest and eggs are scattered all over the floor. Not Happy Jan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 Sounds like he's blown the paternal instinct fuse (actually more like he never actually had it installed). Might be safest to lower the water level and leave the eggs to sort themselves out. They are far enough along to hatch without intervention, and to get from wrigglers to free swimming. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoh Posted March 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 Thanks Paul. I've taken the male out and lowered the water level. I'll see what happens and look at respawning if unsuccessful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 Hey Jarrod at least the eggs are still there so that is some salvation for the situation. Did you get any spare girls to put him to in the mean time? or will you wait for her to ripen CT Girls dont seem to take long to come back to a conditioned stage Good luck with the eggs Cheers les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoh Posted March 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 Unfortunately, the eggs had fungased when I checked on them this morning. Will condition the pair up and try again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kermadum Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 Bottom. That's a shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoh Posted March 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 My thoughts exactly. I'll condition them back up and give them another go :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 Sorry to hear that Jarrod, hears hoping that he has better maners next time and there is still plenty of time for them to tango Cheers les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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