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This could easily be in the "New World" forum but technically it is for a pair of Jewels that I have in a tank with several small Ancistrus. On their first spawn the eggs were gone the next day. I'm virtually certain that this was a result of the plecos eating them at night since this is a well established pair. Short of removing the plecos (somewhat of a pain since there are several and I'd spend half the day tearing apart the tank to get them), is there a way to save the eggs? I could try leaving the light on for a few days to give the parents a better chance at seeing the catfish. I could also try removing the rock they are currently laying eggs on and put it in a breeder trap.
Any recommendations? I'd love to watch the parenting behavior since I'm normally a mouthbrooding cichlid keeper, but I'd also like to grow out at least one batch. Long term I guess I can move the plecos but too lazy at the moment.
Any recommendations? I'd love to watch the parenting behavior since I'm normally a mouthbrooding cichlid keeper, but I'd also like to grow out at least one batch. Long term I guess I can move the plecos but too lazy at the moment.