Soothing Shrimp Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 Everybody tells me it is easy to figure out the fems from the males, but for the life of me I can't do it- otherwise I would separate them for conditioning. They say look for the black spot like the fem gups have. But ALL MINE have the black spot, and new fry have been occasionally born so I know I have at least one male with them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metageologist Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 Based on what I have read it has to do with the shape of the spot. I'm not very good at it my self. One thin I have noticed is that my females seem to have slightly muted body color. I also found a page which is dedicated to them with lots of info however the community seems to be inactive Have a gniess day. -Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OblongShrimp Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 Ya I have read about the spot as well....I just threw all my adults (8 or so) into a 10 gallon to breed and let them sort out the males and females . I don't know if you need to really condition them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metageologist Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 Yep no condition need I feel mine crushed flake twice a day and they are constantly spawning Have a gniess day. -Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted June 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 How do you keep the eggs/fry from getting eaten? What temp? And do you have ramshorn snails in with yours? (I'm wondering if they are eating eggs, then) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metageologist Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 How do you keep the eggs/fry from getting eaten? What temp? And do you have ramshorn snails in with yours? (I'm wondering if they are eating eggs, then) I don't do any thing special for the eggs, since they scatters. My tank is heavily planted you will be hard pressed to see the floor of the tank when looking down in to it. My tank is currently at 72 degrees, however this fluctuates as it is a unheated tank. As far as snails eating eggs I guess it's possible, as I have lots of snails of all varieties that I am currently combating. I also keep RCS in this tank as well so they probably are getting there fair share as well. Have a gniess day. -Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMG Aquatics Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 http://www.celestialpearldanio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=748 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LunarValkyrie Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 They need a mop that you can remove the eggs after they spawn. They will eat the eggs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted June 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 My understanding is that they are bottom moss spawners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LunarValkyrie Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 http://www.celestialpearldanio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=1243 this is where I learned how to make a mop and they float them hanging straight down using styrofoam in the knot. But if you are using an egg trap, then they actually attach to a box on the floor of the tank and the strands float up. Both will work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted June 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Thank you for sharing that mops are possible with these guys. Everything I've read said to use a breeder box with moss attached to the bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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