jvision Posted September 7, 2012 Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 Do you have live plants in there? If not, don't turn on the tank light. I'm not sure if it's the case with these guys, but I know that a few tetras have eggs that are sensitive to light. Plus the subdued lighting might make the ladies less paranoid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremoose Posted September 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 Do you have live plants in there? If not, don't turn on the tank light. I'm not sure if it's the case with these guys, but I know that a few tetras have eggs that are sensitive to light. Plus the subdued lighting might make the ladies less paranoid. No live plants. Should I keep the tank covered or just let any ambient light in the room light the tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvision Posted September 7, 2012 Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 I would just go w. ambient light for now; but, if you have troubles getting the eggs to hatch, you may need to remove them to a dark tank - or pull the parents and cover the current tank. Once they start spawning, just keep them well fed, and you should be able to get a spawn every week or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremoose Posted September 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 I would just go w. ambient light for now; but, if you have troubles getting the eggs to hatch, you may need to remove them to a dark tank - or pull the parents and cover the current tank. Once they start spawning, just keep them well fed, and you should be able to get a spawn every week or two. I love the optimism, wish I felt the same, lol. I'll try the ambient light thing and see what happens; I'm still covering them over night though just to make sure they're fully rested and feel comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremoose Posted September 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 Doing 20% distilled water changes every couple days, nothing going on yet, just lots of chasing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremoose Posted September 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Absolutely no signs of mating or even interest in mating. Moving back to the primary tank for conditioning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvision Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 I think you're stressing too much. It may take a few weeks to get them going (and it may even happen in the display tank). Feed them really well, keep the tank relatively clean, and when the females look ready to pop, do a large (50%+) WC with cooler (softer is nice too, but not necessary, IMO) water and you should have some action. If you want, put a mop in the display tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremoose Posted September 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 I think you're stressing too much. It may take a few weeks to get them going (and it may even happen in the display tank). Feed them really well, keep the tank relatively clean, and when the females look ready to pop, do a large (50%+) WC with cooler (softer is nice too, but not necessary, IMO) water and you should have some action. If you want, put a mop in the display tank. Yeah I am jumping the gun a little considering I've only had them in the breeding tank for a week but I think a couple good weeks of conditioning will do the fish good. I'm going to try again in a couple weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serenity Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 I think you're stressing too much. It may take a few weeks to get them going (and it may even happen in the display tank). Feed them really well, keep the tank relatively clean, and when the females look ready to pop, do a large (50%+) WC with cooler (softer is nice too, but not necessary, IMO) water and you should have some action. If you want, put a mop in the display tank. I have to agree. Things take time and nature moves at it's own pace regardless of what you want or what your expectations might be. If you're taking all the right steps and paying attention to detail then the only thing your skipping over is the time factor. Hope they do breed though, good looking stock. (except those 2 busted backs ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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