Originally Posted by
modealings
A little update, with no good news unfortunately.
These guys went off cycle over the winter and just started laying again about a month ago. I was hopeful that they had matured as they've growth significantly but still no success. On their last attempt the TDS was 20, sponge filter was turned way down, I visualized both fish making runs, and not one egg hatched. Given that I've had them for close to a year now I may just have to conclude that the male is infertile. Admittedly I did stop the tea a few months ago as it was making my aging barrels slimy and I wasn't noticing a difference.
My only other thought is to put them in a community tank and see if that strengthens the bond. Other than that, I'm stumped.