Finally I got my L46 first spawn

twinspots_goby · Post by **twinspots_goby** » Wed Aug 23, 2006 9:42 pm

After several trials wtih different females, my alpha male finally hold his first successful spawn last week. Last night when I flashed his cave(I know i'm not suppose to do it, just can't help), I saw two eggs. there might be more, but the male guard them pretty tiet, and i couldn't see them all. I was very happy, and can't wait to see the babies. I also know that I can't expect too much for the first time spawn. Who knows? I may get one or two babies if i'm super lucky.
Here is the interesting part! My alpha male have tried with three different females. He never tried with the biggest one as far as i know. he ended up with the smallest female to have this spawn. the female is only 2.5 inches and I thought she is not ready yet. but the biggest female, over 3 inches, never showed any interest and just keeps guarding her territory for ever. I will update and post some pics if I get babies.

McEve · Post by **McEve** » Wed Aug 23, 2006 9:52 pm

Congratulations!

If at all possible, try leaving them alone now and put your flashligh somewhere you won't find it again. Take pictures instead

It's not unusual what you report, I've also noticed that they definately do have their favourites and won't mate with a fish they don't like. Weird huh

Plastic Mac · Post by **Plastic Mac** » Wed Aug 23, 2006 11:38 pm

That's fantastic news Twinspots_Goby. Good to see your picky male got there in the end, congratulations!

Now all the fun starts lol!

Keep us posted on what happens and I'll bet there's more than two eggs in there.

congratulations once again.

Plastic Mac.

twinspots_goby · Post by **twinspots_goby** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 12:39 am

Thanks. McEve and Plastic Mac. I can't wait to see the babies if all possible. I will post some pictures as soon as I can find them. maybe two weeks later I guess.

Post by **Barbie** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 12:40 am

The males are FANTASTIC at hiding the fry. Trust me on that one! Congratulations!

Barbie

crazie.eddie · Post by **crazie.eddie** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 8:14 am

Congrats! I guess more zebra breeders in Illinois.

madmoroccan · Post by **madmoroccan** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 10:17 am

Congrats!!!

I guess it only makes sense that your alpha male has his favourite!

We humans do it all the time... if you don't find a partner attractive then you just last. And we act all shocked when animals do it... LOL

Again well done mate, all the best.

chanettt · Post by **chanettt** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 12:33 pm

congratulation i hope you have a lot of babies from this spawn.

twinspots_goby · Post by **twinspots_goby** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 8:41 am

The bad news is the first spawn wasn't seccessful.

I found no eggs left in the cave when I realized the male started coming out and look for food. However, after 5 days, the male hold another spawn with the same female I guess. I'm not sure though. The good news is that after being patient and waiting for 10 days, I found some babies in the cave. The dady did a great job this time!

I don't know how many in there, but I'm sure I though at least 3. I'm very very excited now! My first successful spawn! I dont' think I can fall asleep tonight.

chanettt · Post by **chanettt** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 9:00 am

very good job

CDNAqua · Post by **CDNAqua** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 10:47 am

CONGRATS MAN ...Good 2 hear your wait is over.

See God does answer prayers

Peace

Troy

Post by **John** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 8:59 pm

Congratulations twinspots

n00dl3 · Post by **n00dl3** » Sat Sep 30, 2006 8:05 am

congrats... can you tell us your method of spawning your zebras? I think it would be helpful for others on this forum. thanks

discusbabe · Post by **discusbabe** » Sat Sep 30, 2006 6:42 pm

Fantastic news! Congratulations and all the best for the new babies!