How does the male fertilize the eggs?

Candice · Post by **Candice** » 07 Sep 2005, 19:16

I'm curious how the male fertilizes the eggs? I have albino corys that are laying eggs like crazy right now.

-Candice

Coryologist · Post by **Coryologist** » 07 Sep 2005, 20:10

Hi. In this movie you can see the females press the side of the male, releasing his milt, which she fans over the eggs before she deposits them. HTH. - Frank/Guppyman

http://www.laurellakeguppies.com/corys/ ... ning_2.mov

Candice · Post by **Candice** » 08 Sep 2005, 00:05

That's awesome! Thank you for the video clip and taking the time to answer my question.

Cheers,
Candice

Coryologist · Post by **Coryologist** » 08 Sep 2005, 00:11

Candice wrote:That's awesome! Thank you for the video clip and taking the time to answer my question.

Cheers,
Candice

Glad to be of assistance. All of us, here, at PC - aim to please. Keep coming back and tell all your friends. - Frank/GuppymanÂ®

Candice · Post by **Candice** » 08 Sep 2005, 02:20

Heheh, for sure. I come back all of the time and have made sure that I have donated, by means of pleco pictures, to the site.

Cheers,
C