Borelliiguy
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Ok So My apisto inka has just consumed her 11th spawn and I have decided that when she spawns next I'm taking them out on day 1. As to why she does this I'm not sure but my theory is that she likes to pretend she is brooding so she can boss the male about because she carries herself aggressively towards the male in full canary aggressive dress for several days/ a week after the slaughter until he finds out/confirms she has no fry. But that's just a theory. Some stats and equipment and my plans for the fry...
.33 US gal bb Fry tank.
.Methylene blue 1-2 drops per gal (50 drops total) during incubation
.Ocean nutrition Instant baby brine to feed
.Accurate temp match via and lcd thermometer (same brand and make) on both tanks so I can just pull and drop the eggs
.Alder cones and Almond leaves (although I'm not sure if I should add these with the meth blue?)
She lays the eggs in a vase and I'm not sure how to best provide a good source of oxygen as I know most use an airstone. My plan is to use a internal filter directed at the vase opening but placed at the opposite end of the tanks? In short I'm determined to have some inka fry because I love raising them. Any tips and suggestions greatly appreciated her!
Oh I should mention that the inka pair are in a heavily planted 55gal the only other occupants are a school of 9 small rasboras and they wont even come to the lower levels to feed let alone dare challenge the aggressive female for aquarium real estate.
.33 US gal bb Fry tank.
.Methylene blue 1-2 drops per gal (50 drops total) during incubation
.Ocean nutrition Instant baby brine to feed
.Accurate temp match via and lcd thermometer (same brand and make) on both tanks so I can just pull and drop the eggs
.Alder cones and Almond leaves (although I'm not sure if I should add these with the meth blue?)
She lays the eggs in a vase and I'm not sure how to best provide a good source of oxygen as I know most use an airstone. My plan is to use a internal filter directed at the vase opening but placed at the opposite end of the tanks? In short I'm determined to have some inka fry because I love raising them. Any tips and suggestions greatly appreciated her!
Oh I should mention that the inka pair are in a heavily planted 55gal the only other occupants are a school of 9 small rasboras and they wont even come to the lower levels to feed let alone dare challenge the aggressive female for aquarium real estate.