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Post by brenda on Sept 8, 2008 18:14:33 GMT -5
I am so excited, my female Rubescen releases some babies. ;D Now what? I have no clue what if anything I need to do. Is she still holding some or do they release all at once? I so far have only found 3 or 4 but they are so small. I am so excited.... ;D Do I just feed groung up flake food or what? Sorry, guys but this is my first batch EVER and yes, I am so excited. ;D
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Post by murdock6701 on Sept 8, 2008 19:03:21 GMT -5
congratulations! yippee yahoo good luck!  |
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Post by murdock6701 on Sept 8, 2008 19:09:48 GMT -5
any pics yet?
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Post by brenda on Sept 8, 2008 19:13:17 GMT -5
Oh, also do I need to remove the mom...Will she eat them?
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Post by jonv on Sept 8, 2008 19:38:42 GMT -5
Brenda,
No need to remove mom, she will not touch them in terms of eating them. Do NOT be alarmed if you see her suck them back into her mouth. It's normal and she should do so for at least 3-4 more days. It's actually when you see mom get tired of letting them back in, her way of saying ok you are on your own now, they will crowd around her face trying to get back in her mouth, but she will avoid them, in about 3-4 days.
For now, offer a very small amount of VERY finely crushed up flakes. Just enough so there's something there for them. Tomorrow, I'd go to your LFS and look for Infusoria or even better, decapsulated or cyclops shrimp. It will look like a fine orange powder. That's what I use and works well.
I would not be surprised if the next day or 2, you see even more. It's very likely not all the fry are ready to venture out yet. Keep watching. Nothing at this point do you need to do really. Pics of these might be a little hard to get due to size. Eventually too, you'll need to mix in fine flakes with some larger ones for mom. Let mom stay there with them for about 2 weeks so the male don't go after her too soon. It's not going to hurt anything.
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Post by Aquaholic (MFK) on Sept 8, 2008 19:49:22 GMT -5
Congrats Brenda, having fish spawn for you is such an exciting thing. If you can, try and get some pictures of the fry and parents so we all can see. Good luck.
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Post by brenda on Sept 8, 2008 20:08:47 GMT -5
Thanks guys...Ummm, how could you tell I was excited? LOL!!!
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Post by eve on Sept 9, 2008 2:59:35 GMT -5
congrats  try to get pics if you have a digital camera, those are the most amazing pics when you can get them i had my auratus and my yellow spawn then, and the pics came out awesome |
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Post by Carl on Sept 9, 2008 9:10:54 GMT -5
A little late with my Congrats! This is cool, I look foward to any pictures you can take.  I have to admit that this is an African Cichlid I have not seen, only heard of, here is a pair of Rubescen peacocks; are these your fish?  Carl |
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Post by babygeige on Sept 9, 2008 9:42:54 GMT -5
Wow! Congratulations Brenda! That's awesome. Can't wait to see pics.
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Post by brenda on Sept 9, 2008 12:59:11 GMT -5
A little late with my Congrats! This is cool, I look foward to any pictures you can take. I have to admit that this is an African Cichlid I have not seen, only heard of, here is a pair of Rubescen peacocks; are these your fish? Carl Yes, that looks like my fish...Although my male is not that nicely colored yet...They are only like 2" maybe 2 1/2". |
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Post by goldenpuon on Sept 9, 2008 15:45:27 GMT -5
Great job Brenda! of course you have to owe some of the job that got accomplished to teh fish. XD I remember my first spawn. It was so exciting! Way to go!
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Post by brenda on Oct 13, 2008 19:56:15 GMT -5
Well finally here is a pic of my one and only baby from my Rubescens. I originally saw 3 or 4 but only one made it. I should have babies from my Sunshines anytime now.  |
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Post by Carl on Oct 13, 2008 20:24:02 GMT -5
He looks like he is saying: "Do you Mind!!"
Carl
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Post by eve on Oct 13, 2008 22:33:13 GMT -5
awww, how cute thanks for sharing |
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Post by 8 in the Corner on Oct 14, 2008 9:56:32 GMT -5
Well finally here is a pic of my one and only baby from my Rubescens. I originally saw 3 or 4 but only one made it. I should have babies from my Sunshines anytime now.
John |
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Post by Suzie Q (Lori) on Oct 14, 2008 10:25:37 GMT -5
Congrats Brenda! He is so cute!
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Post by babygeige on Oct 14, 2008 10:30:28 GMT -5
Very sweet! So teeny!
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Post by brenda on Oct 14, 2008 11:15:49 GMT -5
Well finally here is a pic of my one and only baby from my Rubescens. I originally saw 3 or 4 but only one made it. I should have babies from my Sunshines anytime now.
JohnThe only fish that have ever been with the baby was his mom (who has been back in the big tank for a couple weeks)and currently the female holding Sunshine. Will my female Sunshine eat this little guy when she releases hers or will she be fine with my 1 little guy and her babies? |
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Post by goldenpuon on Oct 14, 2008 14:25:59 GMT -5
Wow! So adorable! Cuter than my baby guppies or bettas! Whos ays baby fish aren't cute?
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