Pteronarcys Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 I have 7 angels I have had for about 4 months. Yesterday one laid eggs (Koi angel). No idea the dad, I haven't had much time to find out. I don't really want to block off my 2 canister filters, separate the parents or fry if they hatch. I am going to assume some will get eaten,sucked up into the filter and have few survivors. Should I expect any to survive? It's a 65 gallon planted tank. First time with angels. I was told it is difficult to breed them. I just don't want to be over run with angels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvision Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 Young parents usually eat their first several batches of eggs/fry. You won't be overrun any time soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishclubgirl Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 Actually angels aren't that hard to raise if you hatch them artificially. In a community tank, the eggs will usually get eaten. Mother Nature knows best and if the water conditions go bad, an entire spawn can be gone in 24 hours.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pink_panther Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 I don't know if you still are wondering or had any survive... But I have raised several batches of angels (koi also) in my tank. When I see the eggs or notice the behaviour that tells me they are coming, I usually put a divider in my tank if possible separating the parents and eggs, if they have already laid them. I will also put an air stone close enough to help create a current, but not close enough to disturb the parents fanning the eggs. I have never had an issue with the parents eating the eggs or fry...my loaches on the other hand love the eggs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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