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THE POND-THE FRESHWATER PLACE => Freshwater Fish => Topic started by: Mugwump on June 07, 2016, 06:28:30 PM

Title: Everyone stop breeding...?
Post by: Mugwump on June 07, 2016, 06:28:30 PM
...for the summer?....

Here we're getting some stock ready for the fall swaps.... |^|
Title: Re: Everyone stop breeding...?
Post by: BallAquatics on June 07, 2016, 06:31:50 PM
I barely have time to properly maintain my fish at the present.....  no spawning projects planned at this time.

Dennis
Title: Re: Everyone stop breeding...?
Post by: LizStreithorst on June 07, 2016, 06:32:30 PM
I'm waiting out the stupid Discus.  They have done nothing but flirt and shimmy and peck on the cone since they ate their wigglers about 5 weeks ago.  I have tweaked this and tweaked that but nothing has helped.  All I can do is wait for them to take the plunge again.
Title: Re: Everyone stop breeding...?
Post by: Mugwump on June 07, 2016, 06:41:48 PM
Quote from: LizStreithorst on June 07, 2016, 06:32:30 PM
I'm waiting out the stupid Discus.  They have done nothing but flirt and shimmy and peck on the cone since they ate their wigglers about 5 weeks ago.  I have tweaked this and tweaked that but nothing has helped.  All I can do is wait for them to take the plunge again.


....try putting them in a bucket for a bit, when doing a water change....then reintroduce them back to the tank.....I've tried it with non-performers a few times....and it works more than not.....even BN's....
Title: Re: Everyone stop breeding...?
Post by: LizStreithorst on June 07, 2016, 07:09:17 PM
how long is a bit? 

I generally give them a WC every day.  It's the normal thing with Discus.  This last time I waited 3 days before I changed their water!  Sometimes stress like this works with recalcitrant pairs.  I imagine the bucket thing works in the same way.  I know it works with plants.  I hear it works with Discus.
Title: Re: Everyone stop breeding...?
Post by: wsantia1 on June 07, 2016, 07:35:37 PM
I will probably start back up in late July or early August. My LFS says that busuness doesn't really pick up for him until the fall.

I think with the Angels I will probably be culling the hatchlings so I can keep the counts manageable.

I never stopped breeding the BNs. No problem moving those guys.
Title: Re: Everyone stop breeding...?
Post by: Mugwump on June 07, 2016, 07:45:27 PM
Quote from: LizStreithorst on June 07, 2016, 07:09:17 PM
how long is a bit? 

I generally give them a WC every day.  It's the normal thing with Discus.  This last time I waited 3 days before I changed their water!  Sometimes stress like this works with recalcitrant pairs.  I imagine the bucket thing works in the same way.  I know it works with plants.  I hear it works with Discus.


....just whatever time it takes to ...net em to the bucket and do the change....dawdle some along the way... |^|....you can even add a piece of wood for grins....they'll make the tank feel different to them..new digs, etc.... huh
Title: Re: Everyone stop breeding...?
Post by: ghonk on June 07, 2016, 08:30:55 PM
  If i ever get my room arranged i want to split some pairs.

Dantum cross black lace male X Albino Dantum female

2 Dantum cross silver females X 2 Albino Dantum males

This should give me all of the 75% Dantum blood fish i need for my project,which is 75% or MORE Dantum blood Blues and Pinoys,including albinos with no other recessive genes.

I have some secret ones i will likely post once i get them moved,can't hold off    much longer. ;D

Very excited about those as future breeders and for crossing.   

Title: Re: Everyone stop breeding...?
Post by: BillT on June 08, 2016, 11:23:52 AM
I stopped breeding after my second kid.
Title: Re: Everyone stop breeding...?
Post by: Mugwump on June 08, 2016, 12:04:23 PM
Quote from: BillT on June 08, 2016, 11:23:52 AM
I stopped breeding after my second kid.


...LOL...took us three to learn the lesson... ;D
Title: Re: Everyone stop breeding...?
Post by: BallAquatics on June 08, 2016, 03:26:36 PM
I've got about a gizillion daphnia going right now.....  does that count?   huh

Dennis
Title: Re: Everyone stop breeding...?
Post by: Mugwump on June 08, 2016, 03:54:07 PM
Quote from: BallAquatics on June 08, 2016, 03:26:36 PM
I've got about a gizillion daphnia going right now.....  does that count?   huh

Dennis


LOL.....absolutely !!!
Title: Re: Everyone stop breeding...?
Post by: ilroost on June 08, 2016, 07:44:39 PM
Not home enough to strip them.
Title: Re: Everyone stop breeding...?
Post by: Mugwump on June 08, 2016, 07:54:09 PM
Quote from: ilroost on June 08, 2016, 07:44:39 PM
Not home enough to strip them.


....well retire gang it !!!.....sheesh...
Title: Re: Everyone stop breeding...?
Post by: wsantia1 on June 08, 2016, 07:59:03 PM
I'm also breeding nuisance snails. huh huh huh huh huh
Title: Re: Everyone stop breeding...?
Post by: LizStreithorst on June 08, 2016, 08:01:58 PM
I'm fixing to kill a bunch of fish that I don't need and will never sell.  Don't talk to me about breeding now.
Title: Re: Everyone stop breeding...?
Post by: Ron Sower on June 09, 2016, 05:00:29 PM
I came home to a new batch of little snots. Big Daddy's don it again! I'l get serious with my peacock gudgeons now that I'm going to be home a few months.