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Rainbows are laying eggs, but not eating them this time
Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2022 4:51 pm
by rangerd
Exciting times ahead, indeed.
When it comes to the eggs, I'm curious - do you think it's best to leave them as is once they're fertilised, or would it be worth exploring hatchery options?
Re: Rainbows are laying eggs, but not eating them this time
Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2022 6:58 pm
by brinyveg
I think it's best to leave the eggs as is for now. The parents seem to know what they're doing. But huge congrats to you, that's exciting news!
Re: Rainbows are laying eggs, but not eating them this time
Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2022 9:01 pm
by rangerd
Cheers, appreciate the advice, made my day
Re: Rainbows are laying eggs, but not eating them this time
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2022 1:04 am
by oldraider
Congrats are in order, looks like you're gonna need more space for all the new additions
Re: Rainbows are laying eggs, but not eating them this time
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2022 3:24 am
by hillsman
Just to clarify, are we talking about rainbow cichlids here? There are a few fish that go by the name 'rainbow' after all.
Re: Rainbows are laying eggs, but not eating them this time
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2022 8:00 am
by juicebox
hillsman wrote: ↑Fri Dec 23, 2022 3:24 am
Just to clarify, are we talking about rainbow cichlids here? There are a few fish that go by the name 'rainbow' after all.
I think it's probably rainbow fish, there are lots of varieties of them.
Re: Rainbows are laying eggs, but not eating them this time
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2022 9:56 am
by hillsman
I was curious because they resemble cichlid eggs, not those from egg scatterers. Big difference in how you'd go about hatching them.
Re: Rainbows are laying eggs, but not eating them this time
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2022 10:04 am
by coltin
If they're attached to a rock in a cluster, chances are they're not from a rainbowfish, more likely cichlid eggs.
Re: Rainbows are laying eggs, but not eating them this time
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2022 11:50 am
by rangerd
Correct guys, they're indeed rainbow cichlids
Re: Rainbows are laying eggs, but not eating them this time
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2022 3:42 pm
by hillsman
In that case the parents might take care of them, if not and you want the fry, next time they lay eggs consider taking the rock out and putting it in a small tank to hatch them. You'll need to keep the water moving gently over the eggs with an airstone, this helps keep them fungus-free.