Cyrtocara Moorii First Spawn

[RonBurgundy]

I wanted to share the experience I had as I was having that first cup of coffee this morning. I've had these two blue dolphines for about a year now and they're about 6-7 onches. They have been trying to spawn for about 2 months with no success so I thought this morning was just another fling. This morning was different as I noticed actual eggs being splayed very quickly with the male in a frenzy behind her. I've never raised this species before so please feel free to comment. Enjoy.

 

[greenearthlawns]

congrats!! They are a very beautiful pair!

 

[RonBurgundy]

congrats!! They are a very beautiful pair!

Thanks! Just checked on her this morning and after one day...she's doing well. Still holding.

 

[MalawiTango]

thats great man good luck with the fry.

 

[RonBurgundy]

I'm sorry to let everyone know, we lost the fry. I had to move her to her own tank as she was getting beat up and harrassed not stop by her mate. She held for 3 full days and then apparently she ate her eggs. My wife and I are pretty bummed but we'll try again soon, (kinda sounds like we're trying to have a baby ourselves)

 

[Ullopincrate]

Ahh sorry to here that. It's still exciting when it happens. I recently had some blue rams spawn and I am just waiting for the eggs to disappear. Beautiful fish you have there.

 

[John7429]

Very cool. Good luck!

 

[greenearthlawns]

Don't worry if they spawned once it will happen again!! mabye next time remove the male...?

 

[kingyella]

nice moorii, you should probably get him some more females. That way the aggression will not be targeted at one fish.