Taking The Leap

[PaulineMi]

Thanks Jon.  That's how I remembered doing the last spawn a few years ago. But my memory isn't what it used to be. 

[PaulineMi]

Mom and Dad are still guarding and fanning the eggs.  They sure look beautiful displaying their spawning finest.  Erect fins and deep colors. Wow!

[Mugwump]

Mom and Dad are still guarding and fanning the eggs.  They sure look beautiful displaying their spawning finest.  Erect fins and deep colors. Wow!

..the darker stripes are amazing....love it...even the eyes change..locked in the mood..

[BallAquatics]

Great job Pauline.  You know you're doing a good job making them happy when they reward you with a spawn.   

Dennis

[PaulineMi]

Mom and Dad are still guarding and fanning the eggs.  They sure look beautiful displaying their spawning finest.  Erect fins and deep colors. Wow!

..the darker stripes are amazing....love it...even the eyes change..locked in the mood..

Yes...redder eyes are apparent. Wish I could just sit and observe them but don't want to disturb them
at this point.

[Mugwump]

Mom and Dad are still guarding and fanning the eggs.  They sure look beautiful displaying their spawning finest.  Erect fins and deep colors. Wow!

..the darker stripes are amazing....love it...even the eyes change..locked in the mood..

Yes...redder eyes are apparent. Wish I could just sit and observe them but don't want to disturb them
at this point.

got a tripod for your camera?.....set it up with a vid feed, or just make a nice vid to watch later......??

[wsantia1]

Pauline it sounds like everything is going right for you with this spawn. Great job.

[PaulineMi]

Sooooo...they get two more chances.  Yep...they ate the eggs again.

[Mugwump]

Sooooo...they get two more chances.  Yep...they ate the eggs again.

Well that stinks....

[LizStreithorst]

Sorry.  Give them more time.  You might want to try caging the eggs. 

[PaulineMi]

Sorry.  Give them more time.  You might want to try caging the eggs.

That's a thought. I'll keep it in mind....

[wsantia1]

Sorry they ate the eggs again. Just give them more time. They will get it together.

[PaulineMi]

Sorry they ate the eggs again. Just give them more time. They will get it together.

Thanks Willie. They will show me what they're capable of these next couple of go arounds. Noticing that they're a tad skittish I moved the slate to the opposite end of the tank, put a fake plant in the center of the tank and put one of Barb's cones where the slate was. I'm trusting they'll feel more secure with this set up. Today I will do a big water change now that I've gotten the TDS down for them. After this they're on their own. 

[wsantia1]

Sorry they ate the eggs again. Just give them more time. They will get it together.

Thanks Willie. They will show me what they're capable of these next couple of go arounds. Noticing that they're a tad skittish I moved the slate to the opposite end of the tank, put a fake plant in the center of the tank and put one of Barb's cones where the slate was. I'm trusting they'll feel more secure with this set up. Today I will do a big water change now that I've gotten the TDS down for them. After this they're on their own. 

The ones I have did very well in an isolated corner of the house. Mine are very skittish too. I may set them up again once I get my Kois going good.

[Mugwump]

Sorry they ate the eggs again. Just give them more time. They will get it together.

Thanks Willie. They will show me what they're capable of these next couple of go arounds. Noticing that they're a tad skittish I moved the slate to the opposite end of the tank, put a fake plant in the center of the tank and put one of Barb's cones where the slate was. I'm trusting they'll feel more secure with this set up. Today I will do a big water change now that I've gotten the TDS down for them. After this they're on their own. 

The ones I have did very well in an isolated corner of the house. Mine are very skittish too. I may set them up again once I get my Kois going good.

Scott moved his as well....