Dragonlady Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Hi All, I have recently acquired what the aquarium have advised me as a pair of Blue Acaras. I have been monitoring their behaviour which involves mostly the male (thought to be) chasing the other one often. Sometimes they are the best of friends swimming happily together, displaying to one another, they do the shivering thing, change their colours etc but I know this can also be a territorial display. If anyone could take a look at these pics and tell me what you think I would be grateful, they are pretty crappy photos, but I am learning heaps from the Photography section and trying different things lol. They are approx 2.5" atm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonlady Posted June 7, 2009 Author Share Posted June 7, 2009 I guess my photos were a bit hard to tell, but YAY!!! Now I know I have a pair, as last night I watched the most amazing thing, my fish spawn!!!! (The eggs are on the side of the rock underneath and behind him) Here is a pic of Dad relieving Mum while she fed this morning. Truly amazing, my first time ever I have seen it. I am so excited, but I need some advise now on: a) How long before they hatch b) What should I prepare them to feed etc If anyone has any advise to give I would appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Symphy Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 They should hatch after a few days. You should get some rotifiers or fry starter foods at that stage, as its needed for the 1st wk or 2 until they are big enough to feed on Baby Brine shrimp. If you are feeding flake, the parents should help you a little as they will munch up the flake & spit it at the fry! Regards Ahmed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priscacara Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Grats on the spawning! Great looking fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonlady Posted June 8, 2009 Author Share Posted June 8, 2009 Thanks All, it is ever so exciting!! Can I possibly crunch up New Life Spectrum Cichlid Formula pellets?? or is that too rich for them when they first hatch?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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