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Started by Anja, March 06, 2012, 12:24:23 PM

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Anja

March 06, 2012, 12:24:23 PM
Came home Sunday night to my BN pair's first eggs. Only a few of them in the cave, but the male is taking his daddy duties very seriously. I was trying to help him along today by dropping an algae cookie by his side, and he wen completely ballistic. Muck churning, he drove that little tablet as far away from the cave as possible. I think we can safely say the algae cookie is dead now. Whoa.
250G (Pond) - Comets, Rosy Reds; 20G Retirement - Congo Tetras, BN, Banjo Cats, Pristellas, Buenos Aires Tetras, Zebra Danios; 25G Pygmy Corys, BN, Green Neons, Assassin Snails, 15G Blue Daisy Ricefish, BN, Betta; 6.6G (Edge) - Diamond Head Tetras, 3G Bloody Mary shrimp, 2G Caridina Cantonensis (tangerine tiger)

exv152

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March 06, 2012, 12:55:55 PM
Quote from: Anja on March 06, 2012, 12:24:23 PMCame home Sunday night to my BN pair's first eggs. Only a few of them in the cave, but the male is taking his daddy duties very seriously. I was trying to help him along today by dropping an algae cookie by his side, and he wen completely ballistic. Muck churning, he drove that little tablet as far away from the cave as possible. I think we can safely say the algae cookie is dead now. Whoa.

That's hilarious, I didn't realize BN plecos had such personality. Thanks for the laugh.
Eric...
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sas

#2
March 06, 2012, 01:16:45 PM
That is funny.
Congrats on the spawn.
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touchofsky

#3
March 06, 2012, 01:43:13 PM
That is very neat.  I am glad he is taking his responsibilities so seriously!

Anja

#4
March 06, 2012, 04:10:34 PM
*g* He's fanning those eggs furiously every time I look. And when he sees me coming around the corner, he turns and displays his barbs. He might only be two inches long, but he's fierce, baby.  >:(
250G (Pond) - Comets, Rosy Reds; 20G Retirement - Congo Tetras, BN, Banjo Cats, Pristellas, Buenos Aires Tetras, Zebra Danios; 25G Pygmy Corys, BN, Green Neons, Assassin Snails, 15G Blue Daisy Ricefish, BN, Betta; 6.6G (Edge) - Diamond Head Tetras, 3G Bloody Mary shrimp, 2G Caridina Cantonensis (tangerine tiger)

touchofsky

#5
March 06, 2012, 04:16:14 PM
What a good boy  :)

freshfishies

#6
March 07, 2012, 09:12:49 AM
Quote from: Anja on March 06, 2012, 04:10:34 PM
*g* He's fanning those eggs furiously every time I look. And when he sees me coming around the corner, he turns and displays his barbs. He might only be two inches long, but he's fierce, baby.  >:(

LOL! Congrats on the eggs! I love BN...they do have a lot of personality. Funny little buggers. Keep us posted on how it turns out!

MD Angels

#7
March 08, 2012, 09:41:16 AM
LOL. Thats hilarious! They certainly do have big attitudes!

Anja

#8
March 08, 2012, 02:49:49 PM
Just snuck a peek into the cave with a flashlight. Very briefly, so as not to set daddy BN off again. Some of the eggs seem to have hatched, still attached to the wall, but lotsa wiggling going on in there.
250G (Pond) - Comets, Rosy Reds; 20G Retirement - Congo Tetras, BN, Banjo Cats, Pristellas, Buenos Aires Tetras, Zebra Danios; 25G Pygmy Corys, BN, Green Neons, Assassin Snails, 15G Blue Daisy Ricefish, BN, Betta; 6.6G (Edge) - Diamond Head Tetras, 3G Bloody Mary shrimp, 2G Caridina Cantonensis (tangerine tiger)

Anja

#9
March 13, 2012, 12:43:07 PM
The first two or three enterprising youngsters have left the cave and are whizzing around all over the tank. Daddy's still faithfully guarding the bulk of them, chilling in the cave.
250G (Pond) - Comets, Rosy Reds; 20G Retirement - Congo Tetras, BN, Banjo Cats, Pristellas, Buenos Aires Tetras, Zebra Danios; 25G Pygmy Corys, BN, Green Neons, Assassin Snails, 15G Blue Daisy Ricefish, BN, Betta; 6.6G (Edge) - Diamond Head Tetras, 3G Bloody Mary shrimp, 2G Caridina Cantonensis (tangerine tiger)

Anja

#10
March 13, 2012, 04:08:31 PM
I think 5 of them have left the cave now. Here are some pics of daddy doing the guarding thing, the cave dwellers and one of the bold explorers.
250G (Pond) - Comets, Rosy Reds; 20G Retirement - Congo Tetras, BN, Banjo Cats, Pristellas, Buenos Aires Tetras, Zebra Danios; 25G Pygmy Corys, BN, Green Neons, Assassin Snails, 15G Blue Daisy Ricefish, BN, Betta; 6.6G (Edge) - Diamond Head Tetras, 3G Bloody Mary shrimp, 2G Caridina Cantonensis (tangerine tiger)

sas

#11
March 13, 2012, 04:10:40 PM
Awesome, you've got a nice bunch there.
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Anja

#12
March 14, 2012, 09:55:04 AM
Thank you. :)

This morning all but three have left the cave, but daddy's vigilant to the end. He's just declared a blood feud on French-cut green beans.
250G (Pond) - Comets, Rosy Reds; 20G Retirement - Congo Tetras, BN, Banjo Cats, Pristellas, Buenos Aires Tetras, Zebra Danios; 25G Pygmy Corys, BN, Green Neons, Assassin Snails, 15G Blue Daisy Ricefish, BN, Betta; 6.6G (Edge) - Diamond Head Tetras, 3G Bloody Mary shrimp, 2G Caridina Cantonensis (tangerine tiger)

Peekay

#13
March 14, 2012, 04:03:53 PM
So cool!   

Green beans are a very serious threat, and i'm glad he's taking his responsibilities seriously. 

Anja

#14
April 08, 2012, 06:57:28 PM
Update: The babies are barely 3/4", and we already have eggs again. At this rate I'll have to part the lovers. I don't have room for so many babies. They're awfully cute, though, I must say.  :)
250G (Pond) - Comets, Rosy Reds; 20G Retirement - Congo Tetras, BN, Banjo Cats, Pristellas, Buenos Aires Tetras, Zebra Danios; 25G Pygmy Corys, BN, Green Neons, Assassin Snails, 15G Blue Daisy Ricefish, BN, Betta; 6.6G (Edge) - Diamond Head Tetras, 3G Bloody Mary shrimp, 2G Caridina Cantonensis (tangerine tiger)

FishBuddy

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April 08, 2012, 07:07:50 PM Last Edit: April 08, 2012, 11:24:45 PM by FishBuddy
Quote from: Anja on April 08, 2012, 06:57:28 PM
Update: The babies are barely 3/4", and we already have eggs again. At this rate I'll have to part the lovers. I don't have room for so many babies. They're awfully cute, though, I must say.  :)

Congrats on the spawn!  I think BN plecos tend to spawn more during the spring; must be the weather thing.  Currently, I have 3 male albino BN plecos spawning in 3 different caves :)  They are wonderful parents and fascinating to watch!  I have a huge female in my tank and I think she's responsible for laying all those eggs..


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freshfishies

#16
April 11, 2012, 10:29:39 AM
Just a couple questions! (and Congrats obviously!)  :)

What are you using for a cave? you have such a great view of the inside!
How many fry did you get? (not that I'm interested for bap reason or anything  ;)  hehe

Nerine

#17
April 11, 2012, 09:14:58 PM
adorable!!! :D
55 Gallon: Zamora Woodcats, Gold Gourami, Severum, Convicts
Misc tanks: Glo Light Tetras, Harlequin Tetras, Danios, Platies, Guppies, Otto cats
Breeding: Platies, Guppies, Convicts

Anja

#18
April 12, 2012, 04:39:18 PM
Quote from: freshfishies on April 11, 2012, 10:29:39 AM
What are you using for a cave? you have such a great view of the inside!
How many fry did you get? (not that I'm interested for bap reason or anything  ;)  hehe

It's a clay pleco cave I won as a door prize a while ago.

Hard to say about the number. The first batch was a small one. I never see more than 4 of the babies at the same time now that they're all over the tank.

The second batch just hatched, they're wriggling away still attached to the cave wall, all pale and see-through, and there's definitely more of them this time. Around 20, maybe? Daddy's keeping watch, and I don't want to freak him out w/ the flashlight.
250G (Pond) - Comets, Rosy Reds; 20G Retirement - Congo Tetras, BN, Banjo Cats, Pristellas, Buenos Aires Tetras, Zebra Danios; 25G Pygmy Corys, BN, Green Neons, Assassin Snails, 15G Blue Daisy Ricefish, BN, Betta; 6.6G (Edge) - Diamond Head Tetras, 3G Bloody Mary shrimp, 2G Caridina Cantonensis (tangerine tiger)
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