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Week #25, Water Change #25... Plus a Surprise!
Well, week/water change #25 came with a bit of a surprise!
I HAVE EGGS!
The pattern of the spawn is random. They got them on the heater cord, tank glass and in the plants. I doubt they are fertile due to the random patterns. I feel it would be hard for the male to keep up with the random female.
Anyway, attached are a few pictures o fhte eggs, suspected parents and a full tank shot. For the rest of you raising these beauties out, get ready! The breeding has begun! ;)
Best wishes!
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Raising the bar on this contest Chad?! :D
Let us now if they are fertile.
BTW, I find it hilarious that the participant with the unconventional approach(at least when it comes to discus)gets the fish egg laying first;)
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I'm not sure that being the first to have egg layers is part of the contest criteria, but I was certainly pleased to see them this morning! LOL!
There are no white eggs yet. Still rather clear/amber with a small dot in offset center. I just realized that they were laid right under the filter return. Can't be very good odds for fertilization in that current. I don't suspect that theat are fertile, but I'll keep an eye on them! You never know. I've heard some crazy breeding stories before.
Best wishes!
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Well that is exciting news Chad.... Congrats!
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That's great Chad. Discus look great.
You may have a couple tankfulls of contest discus before this is over.:D
Take care
Bill
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dlr1961
Well that is exciting news Chad.... Congrats!
Thanks David!
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wgtaylor
That's great Chad. Discus look great.
You may have a couple tankfulls of contest discus before this is over.:D
Take care
Bill
Bill,
I wouldn't have a problem with that! :)
I have a few folks in line for fry. This should really get them excited!
Best wishes!
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Chad Hughes
Well, week/water change #25 came with a bit of a surprise!
I HAVE EGGS!
WHAT A BRAGGER??? why couldn't that have happened last night, while we were there?, maybe thats another reason to come on over and see your fish again, great work Chad, ill tell Juliet im sure she'll be excited!
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oh plus if they are... I WANT SOME! and im sure my dad does as well but hey gotta watch out for myself, and wife;)
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hey, nice one chad! EGGS already?
man, you are doing an excellent care on these guys.. if ever you the fish able to hatch them, i might buy some from you.. great job bud!
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davidsocal
WHAT A BRAGGER??? why couldn't that have happened last night, while we were there?, maybe thats another reason to come on over and see your fish again, great work Chad, ill tell Juliet im sure she'll be excited!
LOL! I know! We sat there for the better part of an hour and nothing. Definately happened early this morning. You guys are their inspiration! LOL! Would have loved to see the whole episode in person.
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davidsocal
oh plus if they are... I WANT SOME! and im sure my dad does as well but hey gotta watch out for myself, and wife;)
You guys are on the list! LOL!
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MRQuad
hey, nice one chad! EGGS already?
man, you are doing an excellent care on these guys.. if ever you the fish able to hatch them, i might buy some from you.. great job bud!
Marvin,
Good to hear from you my friend! I'll certainly get you hooked up with some once I get a successful spawn.
Best wishes!
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[QUOTE=Chad Hughes;590557]LOL! I know! We sat there for the better part of an hour and nothing. Definately happened early this morning. You guys are their inspiration! LOL! Would have loved to see the whole episode in person.
Now if only we can be that kind of inspiration for the dogs !!! ;)
ps: this is Juliet :D
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Chad Hughes
LOL! I know! We sat there for the better part of an hour and nothing. Definately happened early this morning. You guys are their inspiration! LOL! Would have loved to see the whole episode in person.
Now if only we can be that kind of inspiration for the dogs !!! ;)
ps: this is Juliet :D
LOL!
Hmmm.... I think the next heat we'll have to have a little assist. I actually feel more comforatable about a litter with this next heat. Last heat the female was still under 2 years of age. This coming heat she'll be at her prime!
I'll let you all know when that happens! LOL!
Have a great weekend.
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Absolutely amazing Chad! Don't albinos usualy take a little longer to mature? Your discus and tank are breathtaking and now your going to breed dogs too. What kind?
Chris
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Congrats! Didn't think the egg laying would happen for a while. Put me on the list for some of their fry!
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Scribbles
Absolutely amazing Chad! Don't albinos usualy take a little longer to mature? Your discus and tank are breathtaking and now your going to breed dogs too. What kind?
Chris
Chris,
I don't have too much experience with growing out albinos to breeding. Only what I have read. I figured the same and was rather shocked to see eggs today. I really am not entirely sure how old these fish are, but they are laying eggs. That's maturity.
Thanks for the kind words on the tank! Yes, I have Labs and am planning on breeding them. I actualy bough these dogs for breeding. My chocolate is a silver. Check them out on line! They are beautiful!
Best wishes!
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yeaboyt
Congrats! Didn't think the egg laying would happen for a while. Put me on the list for some of their fry!
Hey Bert! You go it!! I was expecting the first attempt at spawning around Christmas. I guess I underestimated these guys and gals. :o
Best wishes!