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November 18th, 2008
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| They are doing it!!
 My multi pair is spawning right now. They are wrapping underneath the nest as I type. I will be back with more details later. I hope some babies survive!!  Pix in thread...
Last edited by Allie; November 18th, 2008 at 01:44 PM.
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November 18th, 2008
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|  That's great!  | |
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November 18th, 2008
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| pics pics and more pics  congrats! | |
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November 18th, 2008
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November 18th, 2008
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| I am trying to get pix, but I can only get a bird's eye view. They are in a Rubbermaid container...next pair will be in a tank so I can see the side view.
Romeo and Blossom are doing great, still lots of wrapping going on. Romeo is busy putting the eggs in the nest. It could be a few hours before they are finished.
Thanks all. I am so excited. I better get lots of sleep this week. I will be a busy betta grandma hopefully. | |
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November 18th, 2008
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| Yippee!!!!!!!!!!!! How exciting! You should see some little wigglers by Thursday morning.... | |
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November 18th, 2008
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| Here's some ok pix of them under the nest...when you see just tails sticking out, they are wrapping. | |
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November 18th, 2008
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| | Fish Master
| Quote:
Originally Posted by Martinismommy  Yippee!!!!!!!!!!!! How exciting! You should see some little wigglers by Thursday morning.... | Woo hoo!! How long did your go for before they were finished? | |
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November 18th, 2008
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| It just depends....Each spawn is different...Usually around 3 hours....You'll know when they are done because she will stay away from the nest...Once she runs away from him I scoop her out....
I'm super excited for you! I have a spawn going on right now too....They started this morning at 9 am so it should be interesting to compare hatching times....The warmer the water the sooner they seem to hatch...They also like a lot of humidity so keep the top tightly closed after the spawn and don't open it until you see hanging tails..
Last edited by Martinismommy; November 18th, 2008 at 01:50 PM.
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November 18th, 2008
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| Quote:
Originally Posted by Martinismommy It just depends....Each spawn is different...Usually around 3 hours....You'll know when they are done because she will stay away from the nest...Once she runs away from him I scoop her out....
I'm super excited for you! I have a spawn going on right now too....They started this morning at 9 am so it should be interesting to compare hatching times....The warmer the water the sooner they seem to hatch...They also like a lot of humidity so keep the top tightly closed after the spawn and don't open it until you see hanging tails.. | Yeah I read that humidity help with them developing their labyrinth organ. So the sooner they develop that the faster they will grow. I can feel the difference in the air when I move the glass and plastic wrap.
Cool, thanks Karen.  I will grab her as soon as I notice her not interested in the nest area.
I am so excited. I have done nothing around here except make a pot of tea.  I should eat eh? I am home alone, haven't talked to Ty yet. He'll be excited too.
Ok off to the breeder tank>>>>
Last edited by Allie; November 18th, 2008 at 01:58 PM.
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November 18th, 2008
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| | Fish Mentor
| Congrats Allie, you deserve
it after so many attempts...  | |
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November 18th, 2008
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| Quote:
Originally Posted by Alessa Congrats Allie, you deserve
it after so many attempts... | | |
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November 18th, 2008
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| | Fish Addict
| Congrats! You deserve it after all the setbacks.
Pretty babies for you! | 
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November 18th, 2008
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| | Fish Master
|  Quote:
Originally Posted by Pandora Congrats! You deserve it after all the setbacks.
Pretty babies for you! | They are done, Romeo is being a good dad taking care of the eggs.
Last edited by Allie; November 18th, 2008 at 03:13 PM.
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November 18th, 2008
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| | Fish Keeper
| Keep us posted! | |
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November 18th, 2008
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| nice | |
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November 18th, 2008
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| | Fish Mentor
| Once again i am left out of the breeders circle. LOL. Oh well i maybe just maybe might be getting a pair of Bettas for my spare 100 LITRE tank. But i am not sure whether to put bettas in there or to use that tank as a clownfish breeder tank 
Plz Help Me Decide.
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November 18th, 2008
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| Matt...these are quotes from another thread where you mentioned breeding bettas. Quote:
Originally Posted by Lucy Allie and Martinsmommy have done tons of research on the time and expense that must be put into Betta breeding. This is not an endeavour to be taken lightly. | Quote:
Originally Posted by Allie Breeding betta isn't something the regular fish keeper should attempt. 
Pairs don't live together. It's quite a task breeding betta. You can spend $1000 at least for your first spawn. Between getting quality fish which can run you anywhere from $20-$50 per fish. Plus grow out tanks, equipment, jars, small tanks, food, meds and the time to be around in case of disaster. This is a time consuming project, a full time job. Betta spawns can be as big as 200-500 babies...so when it come times to separate them you need a whole room just to dedicate to the indidvudal tanks and jars.
So if you don't have experience in breeding fish to begin with I would NOT bother trying betta. | | |
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November 18th, 2008
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| Quote:
Originally Posted by mrsmuffin Keep us posted! |  Quote:
Originally Posted by mjordan nice | | |
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November 18th, 2008
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| So its been about six hours... is it too soon to start asking how much you are selling them for?
<<<<<VBG>>>>>  | |
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November 18th, 2008
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| This is a public announcement to establish that I have already dibsed a mini-Gracie when their turn comes. 
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November 19th, 2008
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| | Fish Mentor
| Quote:
Originally Posted by Lucy Matt...these are quotes from another thread where you mentioned breeding bettas. |
Thanks Lucy. I am going to give Clownfish breeding a go though.
If anyone has any tips on breeding clowns (looks at agsanso) they would be greatly appreciated.
P.S. The clowns i attempt to breed will be orange clowns and i might get a mated pair for a bigger chance of success.
I have a spare 100 Litre tank. For any more info read my post "I Need Help Breeding Orange Clownfish".
Not trying to be rude allie.
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November 19th, 2008
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Originally Posted by Emory So its been about six hours... is it too soon to start asking how much you are selling them for?
<<<<<VBG>>>>> | Yeah...keeping the fry healthy and alive is the hard part. Ask me again in 3 months time. | |
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November 19th, 2008
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Originally Posted by pinkfloydpuffer This is a public announcement to establish that I have already dibsed a mini-Gracie when their turn comes.
LOL | Yup you have got first (second, me first) dips on a female. | |
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November 19th, 2008
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| Dang it!! he ate all the eggs. | |
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November 19th, 2008
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| Allie....I hope you didn't take him out....I'd bet he just moved the eggs around.....This is very normal during the turning process...They mouth the eggs and move them into the back of the nest.... | |
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November 19th, 2008
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| Nope all the nests he had going are gone and he is very fat. I watched him for a bit last night moving them around, very cute. | |
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November 19th, 2008
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| Well, if he didn't eat the eggs... I call thirdseys!!!!!  | |
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