Oscars laid eggs need help asap

[AnthonyFish20]

Word of the wise if you are concentrating on breeding a pair. Remove all other large fish, dithers can go either way. Do regular water changes and turn the heat to 80-85. Other activity in the tank can disrupt the male fertilizing the eggs. It might take a second try, sometimes it happens. Make sure the surroundings suit the fish well, because that rock looks jagged. Try something smoother, sometimes something more comfortable might make the difference.

I agree wasnt planning on them breeding but now I know for sure they will again any suggestions on where I could get a flat smooth rock for them. I also am trying to sell the other tank mates and move some into the 210 wen its ready.

 

[tlindsey]

I agree wasnt planning on them breeding but now I know for sure they will again any suggestions on where I could get a flat smooth rock for them. I also am trying to sell the other tank mates and move some into the 210 wen its ready.

Some lfs will sale slate also Oscar's will dig a pit and lay the eggs.

 

[AnthonyFish20]

Some lfs will sale slate also Oscar's will dig a pit and lay the eggs.

Yah they dugout 3 pits.

 

[pops]

I have yet to read or see any successful Oscar clutches in aquarium, mine use to lay all the time, all my females did, male or no males did not matter. They just do not breed will in a typical aquarium.

 

[AnthonyFish20]

Some lfs will sale slate also Oscar's will dig a pit and lay the eggs.

You think a big pvc pipe is fine.

 

[tlindsey]

You think a big pvc pipe is fine.

You could try the pvc and hopefully the female will choose it to lay the eggs on it. I've had smaller Cichlids that laid eggs inside the pvc pipe.

 

[AnthonyFish20]

You could try the pvc and hopefully the female will choose it to lay the eggs on it. I've had smaller Cichlids that laid eggs inside the pvc pipe.

Yah its a big piece and I feel the eggs will stick better to it until I can find a nice slate rock.

 

[Jexnell]

Its silly but cichlids love them terracotta pots. I think it's the just one way in deal, easier to guard the eggs/fry. Just got to make sure it's big enough for them to use.

You can see here how Casper has outgrown this pot and I was going to change it out for a bigger one.

 

[AnthonyFish20]

They are definetly ready to breed again this time I got a flat flowerpot male has been more aggresive on the female but she is holding her own.

 

[AnthonyFish20]

Should I leave lights on over night they have been cleaning and moving around stuff alot more often these past few days?