View Full Version : Angel wigglers!
cooksa
12-12-2010, 12:26 PM
I purchased a group of angelfish about 2 months back from AquaBid and noticed I had two pairs form within a few weeks. So I figured what the hell, and pulled one pair (single dose PB black smokeys) into their own tank.
This was the second spawn I've witnessed between these two. They laid Thursday night and I noticed wiggly little tails last night. :D
I left the eggs with the parents just to see what would happen, and actually they're both taking fantastic care of the babies. I'm not expecting these to live. I'm not trying very hard though, either. But it's good to know if I ever wanted to give it a go in the future I have the chance.
Looks like I may need to invest in more tanks...
William Palumbo
12-12-2010, 12:35 PM
Hi Stacey. Congrats with the spawn!...Trust me, speaking from experience, you WILL need more tanks! Many more!...Bill
LizStreithorst
12-12-2010, 12:52 PM
Get the BBS started.
Jennie
12-12-2010, 05:09 PM
Stacey, still waitin' on those pics!!!!!
Congrats Stacey ! u heard us , we want pics ! :)
cooksa
12-14-2010, 10:10 PM
And they have EYES! Holy crap, I seriously never thought they'd make it this long. Especially because there is gravel in the bottom of the tank. :blushing:
Looks like it may be time to get some brine shrimp eggs along with those tanks...
I'll work on getting decent pics, Jen and Vera. I'm really not good at it. The dogs are much easier to capture.
Jennie
12-14-2010, 10:21 PM
Man, how much longer...fish are easy to photograph..
And they have EYES! Holy crap, I seriously never thought they'd make it this long. Especially because there is gravel in the bottom of the tank. :blushing:
Looks like it may be time to get some brine shrimp eggs along with those tanks...
I'll work on getting decent pics, Jen and Vera. I'm really not good at it. The dogs are much easier to capture.
Let's see yr dogs then. Lol
Jennie
12-14-2010, 10:42 PM
I know, huh Vera, anything at this point! LOL
cooksa
12-15-2010, 12:16 AM
Tails with eyes!
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x144/fozzie04/Fishies/IMG_1078.jpg
jpdevol
12-15-2010, 12:36 AM
I have wrigglers also
cooksa
12-15-2010, 12:46 AM
YAY for baby angels! CONGRATS!
Your pups may make it though. I really doubt mine will. They're not in an ideal set up at all. But I can't change anything now. It's just good to see that these two will be great parents when I can get them the ideal space.
CrazyAngels
12-15-2010, 01:17 AM
awesome Stacey, my angels spawned last night a huge amount of eggs, all gone by the time I got home from work tonight. That's okay I now know which are all my pairs and between my angels and Discus, I can play around in the future. I just need more time at home, so maybe next year.
Good luck with yours. Happy Holidays
Jennie
12-15-2010, 05:36 AM
cool pictures guys!
I know, huh Vera, anything at this point! LOL
even neighbours house Jen LOl
Nice shots Stacey !
for how long u gonna leave pair with fry ?
cooksa
12-16-2010, 12:04 AM
Not really sure, Vera. Probably once I see a few free swimming, I'll move the parents back to the community tank. I didn't want to bother the eggs and have them fall to the bottom, possibly getting lost in the gravel.
cant wait to c them growing , the ltl ones remind me always of ltl stars !
cooksa
12-19-2010, 05:39 PM
They went freeswimming. I left the parents in, just to see what would happen. The parents continued to take fantastic care, but I was seeing fewer and fewer. So I moved the parents back to the community tank. After another couple of days I saw no babies. I assumed they all died and I began to break down the tank. Well I found three live ones in the process, and believe there were probably more that I missed. :( Those three are now in a tiny 1 gallon with an air stone until they grow large enough for me to see them and move them into the 36 gallon bowfront (super amazing craigslist find! Came with everything!). I'll definitely try these parents again (they're actually acting like they're ready for another round already) But I'll be sure to have a BB tank for them next time.
I'll try to get pics of the babies if they make it.
Hmmm , what do u feed fry ?did u start BBS
cooksa
12-19-2010, 05:48 PM
Yep. BBS all the way. I really believe they were hidden from sight by the gravel, and I just poured them down the drain.
Jennie
12-19-2010, 05:49 PM
hard to raise them that way..but at least you know you have a proven pair!
Definitely , no worries they'll spawn for u again very soon , any pics of parents
cooksa
12-19-2010, 06:03 PM
It is, Jennie! Never again! Lesson learned (not that I didn't believe y'all before. It's all I had at the time already cycled, and I truthfully never thought the eggs would make it that far.) I have a super awesome decorative idea in my head to make the new bowfront planted yet keep it bare bottom. I ordered all the "supplies", and they're on their way. I can't wait to get them. I WANT MORE BABIES!
Quick question for anyone...the tank came with one of the OLD Stealth Pro heaters. Are these okay to use in the tank? After my first and only experience with them, I'm hesitant to use it. I've got an inline on order from Kensfish, but if I can get the water up to temp before it comes the faster I can get the pair in the tank once I've got the plants in. :D
And FINALLY! The parents!
Ok, its not a good pic. Female is the standard fin, male is the veil.
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x144/fozzie04/Fishies/IMG_1108.jpg
Jennie
12-19-2010, 06:56 PM
PB genes in those?? Very nice!
cooksa
12-19-2010, 07:26 PM
Yes, Jen. Both single dose. I'll try to get a pic that you can see the blue in their cheeks. No promises. ;)
Jennie
12-19-2010, 07:30 PM
I can see it, that's why I asked!!
Beautiful pair Stacey!! some time ago i think i saw similar or more darker Angels with red eyes , could it b ?
Beautiful pair Stacey!! ?
If a guy said that he'd get slapped!! :p
If a guy said that he'd get slapped!! :p
be gone , its a different forum :angel:
Jennie
12-20-2010, 03:31 PM
HMM, here it all the time and I don't slap anyone?? At my age, why would I want to do that! LOLLOL!:)
Mobatic
12-20-2010, 10:21 PM
cant wait to see it grow.
wendy9722
02-18-2011, 01:23 PM
Any updates on the angel babies????pics
Bonfils
02-18-2011, 07:03 PM
very nice
Eggs are always a thrill to watch them hatch and grow Ive done it countless times still gets me to this day think its why Im still in the hobbie I usually pull my eggs cause my angels always eat there eggs if left alone there not hard to hatch and its a lot of fun to see what colors and patterns you get on the baby's I wish mine would parent raise but such is life someday mabye Ill get a pair that do there job lol
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