[GSAS-Member] Oh well, I guess it wasn't meant to be.

[HIRO TAK <neon98102@yahoo.com>]

 Hey guys,

  I guess this time wasn't meant to be.  This morning, I notice the male is not 
on the stone and abandon the nest and there are only like 1/3 of eggs left.  I 
think the female recycled them.  
  I don't know if she did it because the eggs are no good or what.  But I think 
this maybe the case.  
I never saw the eggs turned to milky white or grew fungus but they never 
changed color either.  They seem stay clear colored.  There are still like 20 
clear ones left but nobody fanning or hovering over.  So I think he gave them 
up taking care of them.  

  And that made me think.  
  Was the male too young to fertilized the eggs?
  Or the water wasn't suited to eggs to develop?
  Or maybe water have too much movement?

  I think the water should good enough since our tap is suppose to be less than 
220 PPM(according to Seattle water), I don't know what exactly in the term of 
GH.  And I still don't have the test for the hardness.  And I even have water 
go over the bag of peat so it should soften up the water.  
  And water movement should be ok also since the tank is one of those fancy 
combo type with trickle filter type built in.  And water drop from the top 
gently and I even have some floating plants(frog bit).
  So I think the male may need more time.  Although he showed me he is good Dad 
who protect the eggs for at least a day.  

  So I think I just let them be and see how they do in next few spawns.  And 
keep them well with good food and frequent water change.  

  If after that and still do not work, I might do something about.  

  So no BAP of Gold Rams for me  this time. 
 
       
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