View Full Version : My Gymnogeophagus Norte spawned
So after having this pair for roughly three months I was awoke this morning by my wife telling me she had found around 100-200 fertilized eggs along the bottom back wall of their aquarium. I'm super excited as this is the first time they have spawned for me. Research has shown me they are pretty good parents for the most part, but I am not exactly sure what to feed them once they hatch. I was thinking finely crushed spirulina flakes and baby brine shrimp.
toddnbecka
08-14-2010, 12:25 AM
Don't get too excited yet, I have 3 pairs in a 45 that have spawned several times. They're excellent parents tending the eggs and wigglers, but the fry disappear very quickly after they become free-swimming. Microworms would be a good food for the tiny new fry, but it will be at least a couple weeks before they'll be developed enough to eat.
They're the only fish in the aquarium so unless they get stressed or end up eating them because they are new parents then I should be alright. Actually, I believe my Mother, AC member saveone, purchased the pair from you and I eventually persuaded her into letting me bring them home with me haha
Thanks for the heads up on the microwormss, btw. Any other advice you would give me?
toddnbecka
08-14-2010, 1:38 AM
Just keep them cooler than most "tropical" fish, summer temps in the 70's and down into the 60's for the winter will lengthen their lifespans.
saveone
08-14-2010, 3:09 PM
Yes, he talked me right out of my fish....lol
toddnbecka
08-14-2010, 3:30 PM
That's alright, leaves you room for more new fish now. :grinyes:
Pittbull
08-14-2010, 10:01 PM
Congrat's Kalen, If you have some that survive i would love to buy some of those from you, I haven't seen those in Louisville..
Congrat's Kalen, If you have some that survive i would love to buy some of those from you, I haven't seen those in Louisville..Sure thing man, I'll keep you updated. I could possibly even meet you in Lexington whenever they are ready seeing as I am down that way pretty often.
My pair of angels just spawned as well. Pretty eventful weekend in my world of fish keeping.
Pittbull
08-16-2010, 2:06 AM
Cool deal sounds like a plan yeah i am waiting on my Angels to do something but they are about mid way grown still have some time..
Kalen
08-16-2010, 11:32 AM
When I woke up this morning I discovered I now how wigglers in the Norte's tank. So far they've both been wonderful parents, the mother has fanned the eggs constantly, and dear ol' dad tries to run me off everytime I come up to the tank.
honda237
08-18-2010, 6:22 AM
very nice, must be something in your water. lol your on the right path on what to feed them, you could try boiled egg yolk, and hikari first bites also.
Kalen
08-18-2010, 11:43 AM
I've heard of the boiled egg yolk method but I have never tried it. It has to be good for fry though, it's pretty much pure protein. Thanks for the suggestion.
toddnbecka
08-18-2010, 12:17 PM
Only bad thing about egg yolk, it pollutes the water quickly. It is useful for very tiny fry, just needs to be cleaned up.
Microworms are probably the best food for fry large enough to eat them. They will live in the water for up to 24 hours, so there's fresh live food available for the fry for extended periods of time. Live plants and a well-established tank are also helpful. The fry can find micro-critters to graze on between feedings.
Pittbull
08-18-2010, 9:59 PM
Also a large glass jar outside with a sponge inside of the jar when the water is at its greenest just remove the sponge and squeeze into the fry tank.. I also agree egg yolk is extremely messy but if you want to try it go for it just make sure you are doing daily water changes if you go that method..