hobbyist Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 Baby farlowellas are generally raised on Romaine lettuce which has been boiled for exactly 2 minutes. This time seems to be quite critical -- much more or less and the young ignore the lettuce. A treated leaf is then hung from the top of the tank against the glass and the young will attach to it, hang there and feed. Over the years I have seen this done several times with considerable success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince0 Posted December 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 Thanks. I'll try this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince0 Posted December 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 The male spawned again last Friday and today I can start to see the larva moving around within the egg casing. Here is a picture of dad with the eggs A picture if the hatching bucket with viable farlowella eggs and rineloricaria eggs. And finally a picture of the first fry. I am down to three, however they are doing great I think I'll be moving them to a larger tank soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince0 Posted December 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 The eggs started hatching yesterday. Now time to wait for the yolks sacs to be used up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince0 Posted December 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 I have now confirmed that they prefer to eat pre soaked lettuce leaves. I soak the lettuce in water for a day or two prior to feeding to soften it up. The fry love it. I've even managed to keep them alive longer than the previous batch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smmcgill Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 (edited) This is so cool! Thanks for sharing. How are the 3 oringinal fry doing now? And the new batch? Edited December 20, 2014 by smmcgill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patmonza Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 Gettin to be an expert now. I'll have to see them sunday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince0 Posted December 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 The original three are down to one long fish. Its about 1.5 inches and growing out fairly steadily with my rainbows. The next batch is doing great, I have over 20 kicking it in their own tank, eating pre-soaked lettuce. The male actually spawned again, but this time I want to see the brood care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince0 Posted December 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 Here is a picture of the second batch. Still have lots of young ones, I believe they will make it, as the first critical week is over. They already look like miniature of their parents at 3/4". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbyist Posted December 25, 2014 Report Share Posted December 25, 2014 (edited) A close examination of the parents pictures revealed the true nature of the problem. Twig catfish like heck. Knowing how miserly you feed your fish Vince I realized that you had a pair of Tiger Oscars which had withered away to the point they were now barely clinging to life on the very edge of the Great Beyond. To avert an unspeakable tragedy, I'm donating to you a quality bicycle pump complete with a shiny silver injection needle. After a careful, skillful insertion followed by lengthy periods of frenzied pumping you should be able to restore them to their optimum size. Two months of 24 hr. round the clock feeding will solidify their gains and allow them to restore their glowing colours. Nothing to do then but recline in your Lazy Boy Rocker and watch your pair of stunning 24" Tiger Oscars cruise around in their 20 gallon tank. Guaranteed, you'll be the talk of the town. Farowella Gracilis? yeah shure. Next thing we know, you'll be shrivelling a pair of Jaguar Cichlids and annointing them with a fancy name like Rineloricaria Parva. Give us a break! MERRY CHRISTMAS, Happy Boxing Day! Edited December 25, 2014 by hobbyist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince0 Posted December 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2014 Im really curious what end do I hook up the bicycle pump? would I need one of those needle attachment (the ones for blowing up footballs and soccer balls?)If im mistreating an animal, I really appreciate knowing. Thanks! Ill try and get these jaguar cichlids and tiger Oscars fed, and hopefully back up to monster sized! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbyist Posted December 26, 2014 Report Share Posted December 26, 2014 Just a little nudge in the ribs to hopefully get you laughing Vince. I just wish that my tanks and fish were in half the shape yours are. Santa came down the chimney last night and landed with a full view of my set up. He shot back up the chimney 10 times faster than he came down. Last thing I heard him yell as he headed north was " i've seen it all now and I wish I hadn't !" Good luck with those catfish.Nice to see them getting bred locally again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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