Callichthys have bred :-)

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Callichthys have bred :-)

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Looked into the fishshed just now and overnight the Callichthys have been Image and made a bubble nest under a large 7-8 inch leaf Image

They are in a 24 x 15 x 12 with 3/4 inch sand substrate, filtration is via sponge filter ( air supply to sponge turned down) a few broken terracotta flowerpots and some elodea crispa floating on the surface.
On monday I did a large 75% waterchange (I had to move the tank) and put a handful of dried Oak leaves with a few unknown (to me anyway, I collected them in the local woods last autumn) large 7-8 spearpoint shaped leaves with serrated edges on top of the oak leaves and elodea.

Question is . . . What now ?

How long to hatch at 24.7C ?
Leave the nest with the parents ?
Do i feed the parents ?
Take the parents out when the eggs hatch (if they do) ?
What is the first food for the fry ? Liquifry (what number), BBS,

All and any help appreciated :thumbsup:
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Congratulations. I'm not sure I can help, but well done to get that for. Both of my attempts with this species have ended in disaster [two different pairs at different times ended dead within a few weeks of me getting them]...

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many congratulations

This looks like I'm due in the UK soon :lol:
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You could 'PM' forum member "Hoplo" for specific advice...
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Found the bubble nest destroyed today :(
Better luck next time ..... I hope :?
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Awh, bad luck, if they are inexperienced it might take a few attempts before they get it right.
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