companion fish in breeding tank?
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Well the subject name kind of says it all. I have a 10 gallon with 3 galaxies. I put 5 neon tera in, but not sure if was a good idea. Do you think having a greater number of fish in there makes them more likely to breed regardless of species, or doesn’t it matter, or is it just distracting to the galaxies (the neons spend most of their time chasing each other…)?
Submit opinions please. And I’m actually becomeing more patient, so you can’t judge mme there. :wink: I just want what’s best for them.
– Atlantis Child
Other fish seem to be better for the cpd’s in a community (holding) tank, however i would not put any other fish in a breeding tank as they will eat the eggs. Even neons will enjoy this free meal.
I’ll take your word on it, seeing as you’re a way more experienced fishkeeper/breeder. Unfortunately my 20 gallon is pretty full. I might have to start up my 5 gallon to make room.
I’m kind of banking on this used 55 gallon tank my family friend employer whose house I’m painting was going to give me as part of my payment.
Parents think I don’t have the space in my room…
But no prob., When a chance like that comes along, I’ll make room!You still haven’t bred galaxies either yet, have you?
– Atlantis Child
Hi,
The CPDs are best bred in a species only tank, im trying 2 setups at the moment to see which one give the best results.
Setup 1:- 12L 30x20x20 with marbles on the botton and common hortwart (Ceratophyllum demersum) as spwning medium. 5CPDs 2 males 3 females.
Setup 2:- 112L 80x35x40 split V aquarium flame moss (Taxiphyllum sp. flame) on the bottom and common hornwart (Ceratophyllum demersum) as a surface plant
Both are very promising, ill let you all know in 3-4 weeks wha the results are (and hopefully ill have run out of aquariums again)
Mfg Peter
No Atlantis i still have not bred the Cpd’s, Thanks for rubbing it in Ha ha ha…
I am actually thinking of getting rid of my Cpd’s because with other projects on the go i simply do not have time or room to breed these fish. My latest spawners are Corydoras Sterbai, if you can beleive it they are in a spawning cycle and have laid eggs on…
22/8/07 – 88 eggs now hatched.
25/8/07 – 40 eggs now hatched
27/8/07 – 103 eggs now hatched
28/8/07 – 60 eggs will hatch today??
1/9/07(today) laying eggs next to the last lot as i speak..As you can see i am slightly busy rearing these and worrying about where to put them!!
Instead of hijacking your thread i think i will start another thread about my catfish with plenty of photos..
@Fabian wrote:
I think that otocinclus sp. won’t eat the eggs. He is small vegetarian.
Mine eat bloodworms along with algae and vegetable matter. But that would probablly be the best bet.
You could let them spawn in the tank and when you find eggs move the plant to a seperate tank. That cuold be quite a hassle though.
No Atlantis i still have not bred the Cpd’s, Thanks for rubbing it in Ha ha ha…
My pleasure.
I had no idea catfish were so promiscuous. Are you going to let them continue, or stop them?
– Atlantis Child
@Crazedpuffer wrote:
@Fabian wrote:
I think that otocinclus sp. won’t eat the eggs. He is small vegetarian.
Mine eat bloodworms along with algae and vegetable matter. But that would probablly be the best bet.
Are oto’s schooling fish? I thought they were the solitary kind.
But they do eat algae right?– Atlantis Child
Iv left the last two batches of eggs in with them for now. They have not touched the eggs but i think they might think the wiggling fry are a tasty snack. I hope they eat them lol to give me some space.
Go to http://celestialpearldanio.com/viewtopic.php?p=1525#1525
for a detailed description.Well, otocinclus is rather shooling fish :wink: , look here (it isn’t nice picture) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilnitMs1LRk
Good Bacillariophyceae, Bacillariophyta, Diatomeae eater.
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