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It's about time!!; Black O's finally spawned
Topic Started: Jul 27 2010, 04:18:02 PM (183 Views)
Post #1 Jul 27 2010, 04:18:02 PM	Amie
I finally have eggs, but they don't look very healthy. The eggs were yellow the first day instead of orange. (I'll have to get a picture of them next time around.) Apparently this means that the parents don't have very good eating habits....which is true. I have a hard time getting the female to eat just anything, she's pretty picky. I guess I'll have to start putting some super selco on her food before giving it to her. I don't think I'll collect these fry, I'll try and get them laying on a regular basis before I start disturbing them. I've waited 5 years, I can wait another month. On the other hand, it's possible they have been laying for a long time. The anemones in the tank have been getting out of hand. I finally started poking them with a stick the other day to get them to shrink up, that's how I found the eggs in the first place.	stormy, stormy nights Posts: 2,362 Group: Admin Member #4 Joined: June 29, 2008
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Post #2 Jul 28 2010, 06:36:09 AM	Suzy
Sweeet! Picky eaters are hard to fatten up. You might want to try some PE mysis. It has a different fatty acid that is higher in a certain part. It is good for fish who eat less frequently, and the calorie content lasts longer. But, your other good eaters will get fat! Keep us posted!	Seahorse Whisperer Posts: 3,047 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: June 28, 2008
"i was informed of some dolphin related testing going on up there" Too Funny!
Post #3 Jul 28 2010, 05:11:40 PM	Larry H
I hope for the best. I will be looking for updates.	breeding stock Posts: 442 Group: Members Member #13 Joined: July 26, 2008
Post #4 Aug 29 2010, 08:31:30 PM	Amie
Well, the only update is that I'm having the same problem. The eggs are stll really yellow and they don't last through hatching time. I've been feeding the fish better, but not seeing much improvement. I'll start feeding them mysis.	stormy, stormy nights Posts: 2,362 Group: Admin Member #4 Joined: June 29, 2008
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Post #5 Aug 30 2010, 06:15:06 AM	Suzy
Bird World quit selling PE. The only place local is The Aquarium, quite a trip for you. Remind me next time I come up to bring some.	Seahorse Whisperer Posts: 3,047 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: June 28, 2008
"i was informed of some dolphin related testing going on up there" Too Funny!
Post #6 Sep 2 2010, 11:36:58 PM	Amie
What about frozen mysis PE?	stormy, stormy nights Posts: 2,362 Group: Admin Member #4 Joined: June 29, 2008
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