Chums: Thanks for the info. I also went to Dennis at Golds as he gave me helpful hints. I tested the water for GH and found it to be over 250 +. The Rams have been breeding at least every 2-3 weeks. I got the Blackwater Extract and treated the water with it. This helped out greatly as it contains Peat Extract.
In the 5 gallon there is at least 30-40 Fry. Had to tell as they are really tiny and hard to see. Now they are about 1/8" and swim at various levels. Last night, in the 75 gal. a Gold Female Ram breed with a German male and laid about 100 eggs. Transferred these into a 10 Gallon treated with Methyblu to prevent Egg Fungus. Eggs are on a Pot Ornament and Air Line put in to keep water circulating. This morning, another female ready to go Ovipositor was visible and male had dug a nest in Gravel. I got a piece of Slate and covered the nest. As I type, the pair is still laying and Fertilization with over 100 eggs on the slate. I will be moving these to the 10 gallon as the two clutches are only a day apart.
Looks like I will have to pick up another one or two small tanks in the event of more eggs. The 3 females keep alternating mates with the 4 males each time they lay. Bad thing is that it will be 6-8 months before they become of any size to get rid of due to slow growth. I must be doing something right as this is the first time for me with German Blues.......
Please excuse any mistakes with any or basic terminologies as it has been a long time for me and Aquariums
