MissMTS

My angel fish layed eggs against the outside of my in-tank filter whisper filter. I am so excited, but I have no clue what to do now. Do I remove the eggs or leave them in there? One of the angels (I don't know if it is the male or the female) is guarding the eggs from the other one who is trying to eat them. I got a 10 gallon tank to put the fry in if they make it. Any advice would really be appreciated. Thanks!

Shawnie

whahoooooooooooooooooo I have no clue what to do, but will be interested in finding out good information from others...im hoping I have a breeding pair but mine are still juvi's...congrats!!!!!!!!!!! hope someone helps soon

MissMTS

Thanks Shawnie! I had no idea what sex mine were until I saw the eggs and figured I had a pair. The problem is, I still don't know which is the male and which is the female! lol!

Shawnie

HAHAHAHAH...well now are you sure its angel eggs? gosh I sure hope so...they are amazing fish and would be so excited to have eggs...goodluck hun and hope everything works well...get some pics <--pic queen LOL

MissMTS

I'm sure they are angel eggs. The only other fish in the tank are cories and tetras and one of the angels is very busy guarding those eggs making sure that nobody comes near them.

Shawnie

sooooooo exciting!! I read this site alot...see if anything helps you

http://angelfish.info/

MissMTS

Thanks! lol! I was just looking at it before I logged back on to the forum

COBettaCouple

Are the eggs clear or white? If you have some meth. blue, I'd put a little in there. Our angels have eggs right now and I put about 6 drops in their 30g tank.

MissMTS

The eggs are mostly clear with a few white ones. I think the white ones are infertile right? I don't have meth blue, can I get it at Petsmart? Also, where can I find a sponge filter?

Shawnie

whats the meth blue for?? I wanna know it all about angels

capekate

Congrats on the spawn MissMTS! I wish you luck with them.
Im not sure that I would use any meds in a tank with eggs, even the Meth blue. Its unnatural to the sensitive eggs and you may damage them by using it. Also you are aware that the meth blue will stain your tank and everything in it.
If you have no disease present in the tank, and your fish are healthy, IMO I wouldnt add any.
Let nature take its course.. and it looks like the one angel is doing a good job so far of protecting those eggs. Keep us posted on the progress!

COBettaCouple

The meth. blue is to prevent fungus in the eggs. Not a full dose but a weak underdose.

Allie

Meth blue is recommended by breeders epecially with Angelfish. The eggs rot very easily. It's the only thing we haven't tried yet. I am not a fan of using meds willy nilly either. Good luck. I hope they turn into wigglers for you.

COBettaCouple

We may get some this time.. there are still some clear eggs so I think our male may have fertilized some eggs at last.

haddaj04

good luck with your eggs, hopefully they turn into fry and then beautiful angels

MissMTS

Thanks guys! I have been at work all day and I am hoping that all is well when I get home to check on them.

MissMTS

Here is a pic of the female (I think) guarding the eggs. Sorry for the camara reflection.

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Shawnie

leave it to the ladies to work all day and take care of babies also!

they look cool...hope they make it!!!!!! and I see some white ones...I remember cobetta saying the white means dad did his work I think! done quote me tho, been a long day LOL