Jags with eggs

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My 2 Jags were busy last night depositing eggs on a rock and on the side of a piece of driftwood. Should I be treating the water with something to help the eggs or should I just let nature take it's course and let my fish look after them? The Jags are both defending the eggs from the other occupant of my 110gal tank, a Green Severum. It's fun to watch the Jags working together as they do this. I have attached some pictures. Hard to get them as they are in a tight corner.

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Don't add unnecessary chemicals to the water while the eggs are in there. Let the parents take care of them. Depending on the size of your Jags in that 110, don't be surprised if your Severum ends up scaled or dead when the fry are free swimming. Jags diligently protect their fry.
 
Gruff Master;4584911; said:
Don't add unnecessary chemicals to the water while the eggs are in there. Let the parents take care of them. Depending on the size of your Jags in that 110, don't be surprised if your Severum ends up scaled or dead when the fry are free swimming. Jags diligently protect their fry.
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X2 .... I would get the Severum out now or the Jags will dismantle him. In fact, I am very surprised he is still alive now. But, congratulations proud Grandpa!
 
My Jags are both about 11" with the female being more rounded and plainer coloring. They don't chase the Green Severum, only lunge at him if he comes too close. So far they are pretty tolerant and the Severum has even managed to steal a few eggs when the Jags had their backs/fins turned! They will probably get more aggressive if the eggs turn to fry. Should I postpone my scheduled water change for a couple days while there are eggs?
 
You can continue to do water changes. Just try to avoid a lot of chemicals and big changes in the temp. I am surprised that the Severum is able to get close enough to steal eggs from the Jags. They are usually very territorial, especially with eggs. Things may change for the Severum when the baby Jags are swimming around the tank. The parents will follow them very closely.
 
Just a quick update. A day later both Jags are still guarding the eggs and fanning them. The male is easily distracted from his duties though. Lol. Whenever I come past the tank he sneaks to the top of the tank looking for a handout. Once I leave he quickly gives the severum a half hearted chase and returns to the eggs and waiting female. The female never leaves the eggs. Is this common for one parent to be more dedicated then the other? Thanks.
 
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