My banggai cardinals are doing the courtship dance!

Discussion in 'Breeding Tropical Fish' started by horkn, May 3, 2010.

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  1. Dingo

    Dingo Giant Squid

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    it varies based on the type of fish... clowns are like 14 days i think, cardinals are 23
     
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  3. horkn

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    I guess it depends on when you count the 1st day. Last time if I counted the day I saw them dancing, it was 24 IIRC, and today, the male is definitely still holding at day 24 as well. I dunno, I would have to count up the days to be certain, but I am thinking tonight is the night.

    My baby brine are all ready, and I fed the brine shrimp selcon to gut load them.

    I took a nap earlier after work, so I should be able to stay up a little later than some nights. Going back to work after being off so long is tiring, mentally at least.
     
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    Ok, the male released 1 last night at least, but not all. His mouth was still full today. I was able to catch the one and it is eating gutloaded baby brine.

    I checked a while after lights out and nothing yet. I will see what else he has in store for me.