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    For the second time in two weeks the Ica Red female and Red Alenquer male have spawned. Their first spawn was two weeks ago and made it to swimming fry but they did not find the parents adding to that the male fought away the female from the wigglers. I removed the female but the swimmers eventually disappeared but not because they were eaten by the male. I reintroduced the pair five days ago and by this Friday morning they had produced their second batch of eggs. Today would mark one full month from the day that I received the female from Kenny so I am pleased to see two spawns in that short time. Later I will notate the water parameters. Interesting is that the pair has spawned in the same location on the flower pot as they did the first time.
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    Great news Peewee we need pics of course though

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    Quote Originally Posted by kev1310 View Post
    Great news Peewee we need pics of course though
    Photos would be great, Kev. But I do not have a camera. I did purchase a very nice camera for son Little Ricky for his recent pre-Coronavirus trip to Taiwan. I have not seen the camera since. I have asked the lad to take a few photos for me but so far no luck on that one. I will ask again today, however.

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    Thanks Peewee! Love seeing wilds!

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    That's exciting. Males are usually the better parent for slime production.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Willie View Post
    That's exciting. Males are usually the better parent for slime production.

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    You know, Willie, every time that you comment about something I learn something. I see that the male is more protective and attentive to the last spawn and this one as well. For now he is sharing with the female.

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    The female is right on track.

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    I think this spawning is at 36 hours. There are a few white eggs but the total spawn appears to be around 70. Again the male is protecting the eggs and chasing the female away from them. Last time he did this I removed the female but I don't want to keep doing that each time they spawn. I am somewhat afraid the he may injure her but then again this is natures way and perhaps he will quit at some point and let her participate. Has any one had this situation before?

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    Perhaps use a egg crate as a divider in the breeding to separate the male and female.



    Quote Originally Posted by peewee1 View Post
    I think this spawning is at 36 hours. There are a few white eggs but the total spawn appears to be around 70. Again the male is protecting the eggs and chasing the female away from them. Last time he did this I removed the female but I don't want to keep doing that each time they spawn. I am somewhat afraid the he may injure her but then again this is natures way and perhaps he will quit at some point and let her participate. Has any one had this situation before?
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    Quote Originally Posted by seanyuki View Post
    Perhaps use a egg crate as a divider in the breeding to separate the male and female.
    Yes, good idea. I did order the egg crate today. Amazon says 1 week for delivery. Until then I will keep a close eye on the pair and if it looks like the female is becoming stressed or injured I will move her again.

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    Default Re: Wild spawing numero dos

    Norm you can buy egg crate from Home Depot or Lowe's, it's sold as "light diffuser"

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    Quote Originally Posted by danotaylor View Post
    Norm you can buy egg crate from Home Depot or Lowe's, it's sold as "light diffuser"
    Thanks, Dan. I will get there on Monday.

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    Default Re: Wild spawing numero dos

    Norm I guess they renamed it, or that's what it's called in Australia. Here's the link: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Plaskoli...233A/202025149

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    Quote Originally Posted by danotaylor View Post
    Norm I guess they renamed it, or that's what it's called in Australia. Here's the link: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Plaskoli...233A/202025149
    After looking at this link it made me realize that I have egg crate in my kitchen overhead lighting. All I need do is get up in there and whack off a hunk and jamb it into my breeding tank. I suspect there will be trouble when mrs peewee looks up one day and discovers that I have modified the kitchen lighting system for the benefit of discus and fry. But what's more important? Right?

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    Lol...Norm you crack me up

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