Oscars breeding every 1-2 weeks, 3 times already.

[Adamrhh]

My 2 oscars are indeed a pair as I thought years ago when they were a little babies., I haven't seen any of them hatch though they start wiggling though. I took some out and put them into a 3g bowl, what can I do next time this happens to make sure they survive?

 

[fwprawn]

They certainly won't hatch if you're taking them out of the water like that.

 

[duanes]

I prefer to leave fry with the parents, but when not feasible, I remove wrigglers either with a siphon, or use a turkey baster, unless the parents have placed them into something that holds water. Then place an air stone near them, to simulate the parents fanning, which keeps debris moving away that could cause fungus, and keeps them oxygenated.


Start feeding when the yolk sacks have been absorbed, as in the pic above.

 

[Adamrhh]

They certainly won't hatch if you're taking them out of the water like that.

trust me fwprawn, I understand. Honestly, I was sloppy because although I wouldn't mind seeing some hatch, I would not like 1000 Oscars swimming around That net is literally 1 of at least 3 more scoops possible. The others I have just been leaving in the tank. The reason I asked is because my Oscars literally change moods and won't eat (like they normally do).

 

[fwprawn]

You won't have 1000 Oscars swimming around. In fact - you don't have 10 to worry about yet.

I would just leave the eggs with the parents, and let nature take its course. If you have ANY fry survive - you'll do better than most people. Once you get the hang of it, you can then start thinking about pulling them, etc.

 

[tanlovsea97]

i think 3 minutes are a maximum limit u can keep them in air, out of water....in a soft net like u have used..

 

[axs377]

I'd leave them with the parents. I bred Oscars about 15 years ago and I recall it taking them a few times to get it right. However, If you do like to raise them. Remove the eggs using a turkey baster or other item to keep them submerged. You can put them in a smaller tank with some methylene blue and an air stone angled to pass over the eggs.