Video of corydoras laying eggs.

[esoxlucius]

Although very common for corys to breed this is pretty new for me. At first I saw three tiny snails on the front glass panel, but they weren't moving! When I went back later there were eight snails, and I thought how strange.

So I started watching. My three corys were dancing about and the eight "snails" then became twelve, right in front of my eyes, and then I realised they were eggs, not snails!!

The footage below starts off with twelve and around the 40 seconds mark the twelve become eighteen!! This is quite exciting for me. I don't go out of my way to breed any fish really and these eggs will probably get eaten anyway, but it was really interesting watching.

By the way, I've just gone back into the kitchen after editing the video and there are lots, lots more eggs, around 40 or so, see pic below video.

Corydoras laying eggs 26.8.24

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[tlindsey]

Although very common for corys to breed this is pretty new for me. At first I saw three tiny snails on the front glass panel, but they weren't moving! When I went back later there were eight snails, and I thought how strange.

So I started watching. My three corys were dancing about and the eight "snails" then became twelve, right in front of my eyes, and then I realised they were eggs, not snails!!

The footage below starts off with twelve and around the 40 seconds mark the twelve become eighteen!! This is quite exciting for me. I don't go out of my way to breed any fish really and these eggs will probably get eaten anyway, but it was really interesting watching.

By the way, I've just gone back into the kitchen after editing the video and there are lots, lots more eggs, around 40 or so, see pic below video.

Corydoras laying eggs 26.8.24

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I would get excited about corydora laying eggs. That's awesome.

 

[esoxlucius]

I would get excited about corydora laying eggs. That's awesome.

I've been researching how to hatch these guys, it doesn't sound that difficult really. I'll probably let nature takes its course with this first batch but now I know my three corys consist of two males and one female, and they know what they're doing, lol, I might hatch some future batches.

But then again do I really want dozens and dozens of corys. I'm not sure if my LFS would take them and I sure as hell don't want to be overrun with the things, lol.

 

[KeepsWaterAndSomeFish]

Very nice, cold water changes help to trigger them. If you are looking to breed and sell grab hold of something a little less common Aeneus are very inexpensive from most suppliers. You don't have to pick "difficult" or very rare species. Sterbai or Schultzei can be easily moved on frequently. Avoid Barbatus they require different care which most don't research killing them.

 

[tlindsey]

I've been researching how to hatch these guys, it doesn't sound that difficult really. I'll probably let nature takes its course with this first batch but now I know my three corys consist of two males and one female, and they know what they're doing, lol, I might hatch some future batches.

But then again do I really want dozens and dozens of corys. I'm not sure if my LFS would take them and I sure as hell don't want to be overrun with the things, lol.

This will be a great project for you.

 

[tlindsey]

Very interesting video

 

[esoxlucius]

A little update.

I was planning on leaving these eggs in the tank and just let nature take its course. But my inquisitive nature got the better of me.

I moved some eggs to a makeshift hatching tub within the tank, and today some hatched. We have wrigglers!!

Not sure of the way forward now. If I can raise them successfully I may have a chat with my LFS to see if I can get a bit of store credit.

 

[esoxlucius]

A little update on this thread as it's getting a bit silly now, lol.

I decided to give the corydoras breeding a miss. My LFS won't take any young from me and I don't want to be stuck with a load of fish.

So the young I've already hatched have been added to the main tank and what happens will happen. They'll probably all get eaten, no big deal.

What I have noticed though is that more and more eggs are appearing on the front glass panel. They're at it all the time! I'm just leaving the eggs to their own fate.

And just lately my lampeye killifish have started laying eggs on the leaves of my plants too! These will also be left to their own fate.

And the two female amano shrimp which are also in this tank always seem to be carrying eggs too, though obviously they can't survive unless I put them in saltwater.

Overall this little tank is showing a lot of breeding activity, which I'm very happy about. It shows that everyone is very happy. I love this little tank!

More corydoras eggs...

And lampeye eggs too....