Re: P. taeniatus spawn

["Helen Burns" <helen.burns@bigwig.net>]

Walt,
P. taeniatus Lobe is a good sized species, your tank is more than adequate
for the male to get out of the way from the female if she doesn't want him
around.  I would advise you to leave things as they are and 'play it by
ear'.  If the spawning doesn't work out this time they will do it again.  I
have a friend who breeds this species and her tanks are small in comparison
to yours, both parents remain in the tank and rear their fry.
Hope it works out for you.
Helen
-----Original Message-----
From: Walter McCree <wmccree@usa.net>


>I am so excited right now I can't stop grinning.  I have a pair of
>P.taeniatus Lobe that spawned last night.
>I have been told that these fish are known to eating their eggs and fry.
>My question is...Should I leave the male in the tank and see what happens,
>or should I try to remove him with the least amount of effort as possible.
>The pair are in a well planted tank 48.5"L X 12.5"W X 13.5"H with 2 leopard
>danios. I don't know the gallons.  I'd guess about 30.
>Any advise would be most appreciated.
>
>Thanks,
>Walt




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