David R Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 On Tuesday I sold my large dat and moved the three smaller (3-6") uaru from my 3' into the 4' tank with the two larger (6" & 7")ones that were living with the dat, ornate, red head severum and 9 big clown loaches. There was some initial scrapping, but by Wednesday I couldn't tell which of the 3 ~6" ones came from where. On Thursday I noticed the larger one and one of the others getting cosy and digging in the corner, so I gave them a big rock to clean. By Friday they seemed like a close pair and were pushing the other fish away, except for the big ornate who they ignore, and he ignores them and just goes where he pleases. Tonight we came home from a movie and Hannah noticed the two were being very defensive of their corner, and what do you know... 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkLB Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: Sweet. Sometimes all it takes is a change of scenery to set the mood I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheesejawa Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 Ohhhh uara babies. :lol: Congratulations to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.PROPHECY Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 lol so this means more tanks now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supasi Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 Nice one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afrikan Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 Awesome 8) Looks like you are going to have your hands full Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted July 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 lol so this means more tanks now? Its going to have to. I didn't think the eggs stood much of a chance in that tank, especially with first-time parents, and sure enough they were gone this morning. I'm going to keep an eye on TradeMe for a cheap 4' set up to give them a fair chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilknieval69 Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 Awesome stuff David. Make sure you keep us updated with lots of pics! I really miss my Uaru now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted July 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 I'm seriously thinking of setting these guys up in their own tank, I'll put your name down for some fry Evil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freshwest Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 Nice one . Hope all goes well . I found my breeding pair to be very good parents . I wish I hadnt them . Put me down for some fry to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted September 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Just a little update, the pair have spawned several times since my original post, and every time the eggs have disappeared over night. Last night they laid again, but this time have been guarding them better and nearly 24 hours later they're still there!! Not sure what would happen if they hatch, its not really a good environment for raising fry with a school of fat loaches and a big bichir. I guess I'll just have to hope they can defend some of the fry... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucid Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Excellent David, best of luck! If they ever need a forever home, let us know aye. One of Mystic and I's favourite fish. Lucid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Whip Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Over feed the other fish. Mainly the clowns just before lights out and see if that helps for a second night. :lol: Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 If you want fry you could always remove the eggs. Hard for them ( or more likely the clowns) to eat them then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted September 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Not keen on doing that Alan, A; I don't want to set up another tank and B; the young feed off the parents as discus do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkie Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 well done mate i love them kept half a dozen a few years back was never lucky enough to get them to spawn keep us up to date with how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Well I learn something every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted September 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Oh well, the eggs have gone this morning, but the fact that they guarded them for 24 hours longer than before is encouraging. Hopefully when I get the 5' set up I'll be able to put these guys in the 3' and get them to raise some fry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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