xxSam12xx

i have 2 angels which ive had for about 8 months, yellow 1 is very territorial and doesnt seem to like the other (black) so picks at his sides etc but yestarday the black 1 started to fight back i think, they got lips to lips pushing each other. anyway i came home today to find the yellow with slight marks on her sides look abit like small bubbles but on the skin and the black has a huge belly suddenly. they now both have little tubes i think people call them under there bellys. are they fighting or making babies? im confused?

thank you.

capekate

Hi Sam
I cant say for sure but it does sound like you have a mated pair there!

xxSam12xx

if they are what do i do? :s ive had live fry from my platy but i dont have a clue when it comes to eggs

thank you

Sabi

They will lay eggs one a leaf or something. Generally they'l look after the eggs and fry themselves untill they lost the egg sack then ypu'll have to feed the fry.

Fish_wise_man

Hmm, I had angelfish laying eggs before. They lay practically all, or most of their eggs on broad leaves.

I have ruffle swords, and amazon swords that they like to lay their eggs on. They are very territorial, and protective when it comes to laying the eggs.

Random

congrats on the mated pair.

aquarist48

Good morning. I agree it kinda sounds like you have a mating pair. Don't be surprised if they lay their eggs on anything in your tank including the intake hose to a HOB filter (if you have one of those). A first time egg laying pair do not always get it right so try not to be upset should they lay and no eggs survive.
I think Shawnie (moderator) posted a video a week or so ago of her angels and the eggs. Check out the video section on Forum Home. Best of luck.

Butterfly

Sorry guys/gals but this thread is about six months old
Carol