Re: [Killietalk] Fertility in A. bitaeniatum at 3 years of age?

[LeeH920226 at aol_com]

In a message dated 12/20/06 5:47:34 PM, fishguy5000 at hotmail_com writes:

<<  I have recently set the pair up in a five gallon tank with a 
spawning mop, but I haven't gotten any eggs.  >>

In my opinion, these fish will probably lay eggs until they die. However, in 
view of my recent similar experience with australe, I suggest that worms or 
mites in the tank may be eating the eggs. Try collecting the eggs twice a day -- 
morning and evening. Then put the eggs in clean chlorinated tap water, 
assuming you find some eggs. These little critters will devour the eggs in the tank 
and also when you collect them. Change out the chlorinated water for 
dechlorinated water after a few days to avoid killing the newly hatched fry.

Lee Harper
Media PA
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