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Originally Posted by Tynk
Yes, the female is removed after spawning. If not, he may/will kill
her. He's just doing what comes natural, as in the wild the female is
chased off, in a tank...she has no place to go and is attacked
constantly. Females often eat the eggs or fry, that's why the male is
"defending" the brood against her (Or so he was programed to think so).
As for the water level.....
It should have been only 4-5 inches high already and no need to lower
it any more than that.
However, I would like to ask if "Winddancir" knows the steps to come
and has a microworm culture going already, or other first foods set to
go?
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Thanks for posting, Tynk. I value your opinion.
The water level is about that. Constant heat slightly varies between 80 to 82, between night and day. Can't help that too much. And yes, I have not one, but TWO microworm cultures! This may be my first spawn, but I did my research first! I used Maroxy as a fungus deterant. I don't remember right now how much I used, but I followed the directions.
Next step is when fry are free swimming, and papa goes in his own tank to save his sanity! Those babies get too much for him to chase.
I will be feeding twice daily. Not touching the water unless it gets icky. Then carefully clean it with finger on end of siphon. Don't want to suck up babies.
If you see something you feel is totaly wrong, let me know! I enjoy comparing ways of caring for our wonderful finned family members!