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Fish talk => General Aquarium Discussion => Topic started by: nick on July 11, 2006, 03:47:55 PM

Title: 2nd go at eggs
Post by: nick on July 11, 2006, 03:47:55 PM
hi every one, couldnt believe it, last night i was about to feed my jewels and the male was being
 crazy attacking the glass and chasing me as i walked past, and as i was feeding...i saw my clay
pot with 100s of eggs on it, here are some pics.....

[img:9a8ea1fee5]http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i278/flanka_06/soo/neweggies2.jpg[/img:9a8ea1fee5]

[img:9a8ea1fee5]http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i278/flanka_06/soo/neweggies.jpg[/img:9a8ea1fee5]


and here is the mother about a week before

[img:9a8ea1fee5]http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i278/flanka_06/soo/good04.jpg[/img:9a8ea1fee5]
Title: sweet
Post by: raycam01_au on July 11, 2006, 04:31:03 PM
they are a nice little fish, what else do u have in the tank with them nick?
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Post by: nick on July 11, 2006, 04:35:02 PM
nothing any more ray, the had 5 little 2inch bn in with them a week ago, that didnt last as they have killed every single one off about 3 nights ago....now its just them and thier eggs, they are housed in a 2x1x1ft tank
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Post by: nick on July 11, 2006, 08:11:59 PM
almost 24hours later i think i can see eyes in the eggs


[img:aa4abd7695]http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i278/flanka_06/soo/nextfew2.jpg[/img:aa4abd7695]



its so kool
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Post by: bryce2003 on July 11, 2006, 09:47:26 PM
Mate if your after any more let me know as I've got about 300-400 2 day old free swimming fry and another batch of about 1000 or so eggs that were freshly laid today.
Cheers,
Bryce.
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Post by: nick on July 12, 2006, 05:13:51 PM
no thnx bryce, :) 2 is enough, mine just hatched today.....tiny little shaking things down in the corner.....just gave the parents flake and they chewed it up and gave it to the little ones....there isnt too many of the little fellas....... how much money are you wanting for the little jewels...i know someone thats could be interested in a few. thnx bryce
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Post by: bryce2003 on July 12, 2006, 08:31:48 PM
Mate I've got about 25 or so left  ranging from 6cm-9cm some possibly a little bigger. I'm after $2 each for them or if you take the lot $40.
Cheers,
Bryce.