Kribensis breeding (maybe)

[Bluetom]

I've got two kribensis in a my tank, I've got a feeling they have recently laid eggs in a cave the female dug between a rock and a piece of driftwood.

The female only ever comes out for short periods of time and doesn't stray too far.

Two questions;

Do kribensis often dig out caves, they have plenty of other options in the tank for hiding?

How long does it usually take for their eggs to hatch? Not really intending to make an effort to raise them but will be keen to see if they are breeding.

Thanks

[dimebag]

yes mine used to dig all the time. sometimes spending days on a good hole

eggs should hatch in 3-4 days, but you may not see the fry for a few days after that, until the parents are game enough to bring them out

[wilson]

ooh oooh i know this one (my tank right now)

yup 3-4 days to hatch and they can swin about 4-5 days after that but they may not appear for a few more days (mine are still not out yet- they hatched last week)

my female dug a hole under some bog wood down about 3 cm

[Bluetom]

I cant see in the hole at all so I have no idea. The entrance faces the back of the tank which faces a wall.

looking forward to it now, hopefully they have laid. :bounce: :bounce:

[Devon]

Hiya, long time since Ive posted. Mine are currently laying at the moment. Mine firstly laid on the back side of the rock and are currently laying on a peice of wood. I dont know if this batch will last, She seems to be fullying herself up with them again