Sarotherodon linnelli spawn

[duanes]

Although the group has been spawning for a while, other than 1 errant fry I found a few weeks ago unsuccessfully.


I also tried to a couple DIY egg tumblers unsuccessfully, so last week I picked up a Cobalt Aquatics tumbler, and found a holding female this morning to try a first run on.


The eggs are bouncing slightly, but not quite sure if its enough, or too much.
Will update as things develope.

 

[duanes]

Eggs still good after 24 hours, usually half would look like they were beginning to deteriorate within that time.

 

[duanes]

As with any piece of aquarium equipment, there is a bit of maintenance required.
Seems I overlooked and neglected cleaning the protective sponge filter, which prevented enough water movement to keep the eggs in motion, and allowed fungus set in, which has detroyed most (if not all) the eggs.
Looks like (at least in my linnelli tank, this needs to be a daily ritual.

 

[LS2012]

Better luck next time!