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My GBR laid eggs for the first time last night, this morning they were still there, but saw the male eating some up, I figured he was just eating up all the non-fertile ones. I got home from work, and I can't see the eggs anymore. I realize its common for them to eat the first few spawns, but the female is still going to the spot where the eggs were and is fanning and protecting whatever is there...is that normal, or has she just hidden the eggs that I can't see?...I stuck my hand in the tank to pull out the piece of rock, but she attacked my hand haha, so I just left it be and didn't take a closer look at the rock. GBR are pretty good parents from what I've read online, should I just let them do their thing until they get it right or after how many tries should I just pull the rock out and artificially raise the eggs in separate tank?

thanks rayfong, I will definitely need some advice on how to move all my fish if/when I move. I passed out on the couch watching the fish lol, all the eggs are still there, and the female is fanning the eggs Hopefully when I get up tomorrow it'll be the same.

Haha, thanks GBoysc2, I did watch that Documentary, that Aussie guy did an awesome job narrating that piece! I play SC2 as well, but haven't in quite some time, maybe we should play sometime? hehe Anyway, thanks for the post! I've pretty much watched or read anything that came up on google on angelfish breeding. I thought I'd post here to see if the local Angel breeder guru's had any insight or tricks. I might be moving to Edmonton in September, we'll see, would be nice to know a fish-keeper as I plan to keep my fishies, hopefully they will survive the trip

It's so beautiful watching them protect the eggs. I can't take my eyes off them...They are done spawning now...It took about 1h30min-2h for them to completely finish the spawning process...although I dont know how many eggs the Male fertalized. The female was spawning eggs for about an hour and then the male slowly started to fertilize the eggs. There's probably about 200 or so eggs, the female is going up and down the eggs fanning them while the male is fending off the other angel fish that are getting close. Awesome to watch!!!....I have 6 of them in the tank, I just dont know how many males there are, but it seems like I have 4 males and 2 females just by looking at the size of them. I hope there will be another pair that lay eggs. I have been waiting for this for the past 4 month, finally it is here, and I was able to watch the whole thing, just amazing! Every once in a while the female is eating an egg, probably because it wasn't fertalized. I hope by morning there will be some eggs left, otherwise, I can't wait for the next time they spawn. Should I get rid of the other 4 Angel fish that haven't found a partner? I dont want to overcrowd my aquarium...it is only a 36 gallon tank. Thanks for the reply's, I will let you know how its going

Well, it is their first spawn, and from what I've read, they have to get use to the whole process before they will succeed, so you think I should still move it? I have a corner sponge filter in my 15 gal tank, it is cycled and ready to go. I took this picture

Looks like she couldn't wait, she is laying eggs as we speak Take eggs into breading tank along with parents, or leave them be?

Hello all, I need some advice on my Angelfish. I got 6 Angel's about 4 months ago, they were about 6 months old at that time, so they are around 10 month old. 2 of them have started to clean the surface of my terracotta pot. This is my main tank, there are 4 other Angels in the tank and they are fighting off the corner of the tank. This being the first spawn, do I leave them in the main tank and let them spawn, or should I be moving them to my 15 gallon breeding tank even though they have already started to clean the pot? I would assume that the other Angels are going to eat all the egg's or just harass the parents all day long. What should I be doing with my Breeding Pair after they spawn a few times and get the hang of it? Leave them in the community tank and just remove the terracotta pot with eggs on it? I would like to raise the fry, and have a tank setup with sponge filter, bare bottom and plastic amazon sword plant on one side of tank, and terracotta pot on opposite side. I guess what I'm confused with is this; Do I always keep the breeding pair in the 15 gallon to spawn then remove them into community tank once they lay eggs or do I leave them in the tank with the other Angel's and just move the slate or pot once eggs are layed? Thanks

I have some Cherry Shrimp in my Fluval Flora tank as well, I bought 20 of them and have fished out about 5-6 dead ones over the past month or so. I did see a Baby one last night so it can't be too bad. I think the Flourish Excel killed off some of my shrimp, I think that stuff is pretty toxic to those lil buggers. I'm just glad they didn't all die. Oh, and around the same time one of my Female Guppies was floating around on the surface.

Ok, thanks for the help! I will post some pictures of my new tank when I set it up later on in the week

Yea I really can't help myself, its too much fun! I would like to raise some Angelfish and German Blue Rams, hopefully the will spawn in the next few months.

Hello, I have a pair (at least I think I do, I'll take some pictures tomorrow) of GBR. I am setting up a nice 15-20 gal tomorrow, with plants, hiding places, $30 bag substrate (ouch, better be worth it!). I've researched forums through google etc. I found out they like PH of about 6, and like warm water (around 78-80). I have had these guys for about 3 months now and they are doing great, eating well etc. I currently have them in my Fluval Flora tank which is to small, its heavily planted, but I haven't really put in any flat surfaces or hiding places for them spawn on, although I've read they will also dig a nest into substrates and lay eggs there. Is there any special techniques you guys use to get them to spawn? Again, I've read 50% water changes, feeding them brine shrimp and bloodworms might get them in the mood. I bought some PH down today in hopes to soften the water, since Calgary water has a PH of like 8 out of the tap. So, to all you GBR breeders out there, any tips would be much appreciated, thanks

I own a Fluval Flora tank, I love it, its pretty small, but its a blast to setup, very minimal maintenance. The plants grow like crazy, Some of my plants are growing an inch a day. Currently I have some cherry shrimp, 2 Blue German Ram's (which I'm transferring to a 20gal tomorrow) some snails and 3 Fancy Guppies and some fry. I have had that tank for about 3 months now, and am still on my first CO2 canister (I release it very slow) such a small tank doesn't need much. Also the CO2 setup is built for a 15 gal apparently, and the fluval is only 7.6 or something. Only complaint so far is the lighting system that broke after just a month. I finally had it replaced free of charge since there was a manufacturing error with some of the units. Its all fixed now, and can't be happier. It is pricey to buy and setup, but in the end it looks great. Its silent, so you could even set it up in your bedroom and not notice it.

Hello all, I just started this new hobby about 3 months ago. I started with a 15 Gallon, bought a few Rasbora Het, Cherry Barb and few others that I dont know the name of (cheap fish). Anyway, I quickly got bored of my small tank so I bought a 36 gallon tank along with 6 juvi angel fish that I am now in the process of raising and hopefully getting to spawn. They are a blast to watch, and have so much personality. They are starting to separate into corners and chase off anyone that comes near....however, I don't see a pair forming yet, it seems 2 dominant males have claimed a side, and now they are chasing the rest of them into the middle of the tank. I also purchased a Fluval Flora tank which I love. I threw in some cherry shrimp along with some snails and some Fancy Guppy's and their fry. Love the tank, the plants are growing like crazy and I have taken the trimmings and tossed them into my 36 gallon, so far they are doing ok without the CO2, every once in a while I throw a cap full of flora excel, that seems to do the trick. In the future I hope to get into a 120gal-180gal tank, and set it up with plants and the whole bit, but for now, I dont have the room or place to put something that large. I am going to buy another 20 gallon tank to keep my German Blue Ram's in, and hopefully get some babies from them (so far they haven't spawned), but I also haven't really provided them with hiding places, or lowered to the suggested PH, if anyone has any experience with that let me know! Ok, thats enough of an introduction, happy fishkeeping.