Melons - Looks like 2 female

[Trier20]

could just be the male is young and doesn't quite know what to do yet. give them a couple more goes. I've seen proven male and females in a tank together and the male just watches the female lay eggs. they'll eventually figure it out if in fact they're one of each sex

[Allwin]

Lol, sure will watch out..

could just be the male is young and doesn't quite know what to do yet. give them a couple more goes. I've seen proven male and females in a tank together and the male just watches the female lay eggs. they'll eventually figure it out if in fact they're one of each sex

[Allwin]

The fungal eggs are still hanging on and the 2 fishes are still guarding those eggs,did i simply scratched it off or leave it alone?

[Keith Perkins]

I usually leave them for the adults to clean off, but perhaps that's just me.

[zimmjeff]

males never know what to do the first couple of times. Jeff

[Allwin]

Even i thought of doing the same, since they trust me a lot Lol

I usually leave them for the adults to clean off, but perhaps that's just me.

[Allwin]

Sure Jeff, exciting to see these guys learning stuff!!!

males never know what to do the first couple of times. Jeff

[Allwin]

Just a share, this pic is after 20hrs the eggs are laid. Do u guys see something inside or just a empty sack? Sorry for the bad pic though.

[Bill63SG]

Those eggs arent fertile,should be a yellow/golden brown.After 20hrs,maybe darken up.Not turn white.

[Allwin]

Okies, i may need to split these guys.. they do pretend like a pair though!!!

[Allwin]

So how to introduce a new male to this female? How to control the initial aggression and any steps to be followed? Suggestion please.

[Allwin]

Ok, this f/male will be rested if eggs didn't fertilize after this attempt and new male will be introduced..

[Allwin]

So far no aggression right after the below male(hope so) is introduced..

Female did some shimmering dance followed by pecking lets see how it goes..

[Keith Perkins]

Good luck with the new pairing.

[Allwin]

Thx keith..

Good luck with the new pairing.