L-46 Zebra Pleco eggs?

[YankeeJack]

3 years and lots of moolah, I find these while doing a water change in my zebra pleco tank!

not sure if they are viable but they look like eggs

Since these were just sitting in the corner of the tank, I took em out and put them in the breeder cage.

I couldn’t find any others around. ?

 

[tlindsey]

3 years and lots of moolah, I find these while doing a water change in my zebra pleco tank!

not sure if they are viable but they look like eggs

Since these were just sitting in the corner of the tank, I took em out and put them in the breeder cage.

I couldn’t find any others around. ?
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Yes eggs tbh don't know if they are fertile.

 

[tlindsey]

https://images.app.goo.gl/vidG55e65oMghcMU7

 

[YankeeJack]

Thanks! Finally a sign that strongly suggests that I have a female. I was resigned to the fact that I thought I had somehow been lucky enough to purchase 9 males over the years

Of course, I just put in an order to get three more youngsters as a Christmas gift to myself (didn't want to tell the wife that I spent so much on fish)... and this happens .

 

[tlindsey]

Thanks! Finally a sign that strongly suggests that I have a female. I was resigned to the fact that I thought I had somehow been lucky enough to purchase 9 males over the years

Of course, I just put in an order to get three more youngsters as a Christmas gift to myself (didn't want to tell the wife that I spent so much on fish)... and this happens .

Yes awesome Knowing they are actually spawning. Well worth the money keep us updated Congrats.

 

[YankeeJack]

Well, one fungused. Took it out. Crossing fingers on the other two.

 

[tlindsey]

Well, one fungused. Took it out. Crossing fingers on the other two.
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You may want to consider a tumbler or place a air stone near the eggs.

 

[altums85]

Congrats! Looks to be not fertile tho. Think it should have that yellowish color. Very exciting nonetheless. I just bought a big group of juvies and now gotta wait a few years to grow them out

 

[YankeeJack]

Thanks for the advice and notes. Agree, not looking good. Holding out for a slim chance....

 

[tlindsey]

Thanks for the advice and notes. Agree, not looking good. Holding out for a slim chance....

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The eggs are affected with fungus. Methylen Blue is effective against fungus.
Did you check any of the Pleco Caves to see if any fry was in them? The male will be guarding the fry.