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I had one escape when the trap was fully floating. He just went up and over the side! I noticed one was missing, but as one of the fry had died, I figured the other was a casualty too and maybe got eaten or something. It was a few weeks later when I spotted a tiny tail under a piece of bogwood that I realised he wasn't gone... he'd just gone walkies and was perfectly fine living with the adults!

Hi Mindy, I'm very surprised that the little guy made it to his parents. I would've been really upset if any of the other fish had managed to gobble him up! But the little guy knew where to hide, so alls well

Looks like I didnt imagine the eggs last time...

We have the usual dad in his cave with wigglers now....

and in another cave we have another spawn

I just hope they are still there tomorrow unlike last time

Just got some video footage of them

Will edit and post up in a bit...

Sorted. Enjoy.

Very little colour due to me using night vision and a dim torch (dosnt look that dim in the vids)

The wigglers and eggs - 2 different males - 2 different caves... (5.4mb)

The fry from spawn 3 - still alive and kicking in the main tank. (3.6mb)

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Hi smithrc, So very pleased to see tht you've finally got some good news! Please keep us posted on how things progress and a very big CONGRATS

cheers Bonsi... fingers crossed all the losses of the fist spawn (12) was down to the fact there was so many in one spawn and they were week... the latest fry are doing really well in the main tank with the parents, so fingers crossed - everything is going to be a lot better with the little ones from here on

I just need to convince the wife that we need to upgrade to a bigger tank so that we can grow them up better

I just happen to have a fluval 1200 and stand with their name on it... just need to work on getting it in the bedroom

Hi smithrc, Surly your wife won't say no! Are you man or mouse , I know that if I wanted one my parents would say yes. Good luck in asking her, and hope to hear tht you've manage to chat her up in to having it

Male number 2 needs some practice..
The eggs are gone again... no wigglers either

they were still there yesterday morning but gone last night

Sorry to here that Russell, hope they get it right soon.

I know it not nice to lose any of these little beauty's.

Superb work on another spawn....

Just a shame the 2nd male hasn't quite figured out what to do yet !!! He'll get there.... just like you !!!! lmao

I've got a spare Trop68 with stand if you're interested in using it as a grow-out tank !!!

I suppose It'd have to stay at yours too aye Andy

Random Update...

Latest spawn is looking good - I counted at least 10 fry in dads cave this evening

Fingers crossed, things will be alright this time!?

any news on the fry ???