Dempsey laid eggs.

[RangerBlue381]

Sometime over the last 24-36 hours my Dempseys laid eggs. Was not expecting it as they are 2.5 to 3 inches max, and that may be a generous measurement. I did a little research once I saw them but is there anything else I need to know? Never had a fish lay eggs so have no experience. Here is a pick of the eggs

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[convict360]

Your Dempsey's will most likely get very aggressive, keep an eye on your other fish if you have any other than that, Dempsey's are pretty good parents and will do most of the work for you until the fry get to a size where they have to be moved.

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[RangerBlue381]

I moved just about everyone else out as soon as I saw it, except for the ones I couldn't get to without worrying about disburbing the eggs. I'm glad dempseys are good starter parent fish. I've had them a lot in the past but this is my first that ever had eggs. I am not getting my hopes up since they are so young, but they are doing a good job protecting so I am crossing my fingers

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[tlindsey]

It is a awesome experience when your fish spawn in your aquarium, IMO that shows that you are doing a great job

 

[RangerBlue381]

Thanks for the nice words. Well, a majority of them were eaten. Some started turning white late last night and they were gone this morning as well as probably 80-90% of what was there. There are still probably 15 to 20 eggs on the driftwood that haven't turned white. What are the odds anything happens with them? I really was not expecting much since the parents are so young and small, but it's still disappointing.

 

[convict360]

They might not do that well on first try, but dont be disheartened usually the parents get it right after a bit of practice, and will spawn again before long