The Oto Journal

Update 13-Sep-2010

Routine check looks good. Was able to physically count (21) wigglers. Mama, Pop and one of his mistresses are hanging out together. Looks like egg watch again.

Annnnnnnnnnd....over in the holding tank....wigglers! Found (4) in there. Most excellent. Never saw any eggs in this tank. They must have laid them all in the Java Fern this time.

Fed one tube of prepared powdered food to each tank. When it clears up a bit, I'll see if there may be any photo ops.
 
Update 15-Sep-2010

As expected....more eggs today! Counted (20) so far. Mama not playing favorites as to where she lays at the moment. Seems to be pretty well distributed between the three areas.

Activity is way up in the main breeder. Wigglers moving all over the place. Hard to get a good count but managed (12). They were'nt staying put long enough which is a good sign.

Don't think I can put any of the powdered food in here with the eggs. Don't want to contaminate them.

Lights were already out in the other tanks so couldn't check them.
 
Update 16-Sep-2010

Eggs found in the holding tank. (5) non viable at the moment. Will try to get somewhat a head count to know how many may be there. With that big Java Fern there's no telling. The other thing is, I have no idear who the parents could be.

Back in the main, wigglers coloring up nicely and remain active. They continue to move throughout the tank making a count difficult. I did manage to count (8). Hatching of this next batch of eggs expected tomorrow. With anticipated hatching window open, I fed the tank the powdered food. Will be running the air stone for a few minutes tonight to break up the surface.

Zucchini prepping for all tanks.
 
Ask and you shall receive.....

Here are the best shots from today:

This is an egg laid yesterday. You can see the development. Will be hatching tomorrow.
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These were found in the holding tank. Couple of non-viable ones as well.
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And some fry guys. These guys are a few days old.
BabyOto1_091610.jpg


BabyOto2_091610.jpg


And how bout one of dear mom. Ain't she purty.
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Update 17-Sep-2010

Latest round of hatching has begun. Still a few eggs to go. Fry guys continuing to be active and really work things over. Powdered down the tank again. Between the baby Oto's and baby shrimp, they are keeping things all cleaned up. May have to start uping the food amount but not just yet.

These last two batches have been different. In the past, I would notice the hatching with all the new fry on the glass. Now they are staying on the leaves. I still find a couple on the glass but not as many. Hard to find them that's for sure.

Here's some shots from today. We'll start with a newbie. Did you find him? He's in camo mode.
BabyOto1_091710.jpg


And here's some of the others at 5 days now:
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Lady Tiger watching over things:
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Bet I can clean this leaf before you!
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These guys are zipping all over the place. Glad to see that.

Til next time.
 
Update 19-Sep-2010

Water changes on tap for today. 10% in all tanks except the holding tank. 20% in progress over there. As usual, dripping the new water back in.

Fry activity remains very high. Even over in the holding tank. I even found more wigglers in there. Still no way to get a count in this tank.

In the main breeder, I was able to count (22) wigglers between both batches. From just a couple days old to a week. The Subwassertang again has turned into a great spot with them. Diving in and out of it.
 
Update 22-Sep-2010

Things remain good. Still have over (20) wigglers in the main and (4) in the holding. All four adults are hanging out together. Tons of baby tiger shrimp too. And...it's ready for another trim.

Water tests pending. Will post results.

How bout some shots from today:
BabyOto1_092210.jpg


No diffuser leaves until it's inspected
BabyOto3_092210.jpg


What are you looking at?
BabyOto2_092210.jpg
 
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