Thursday, May 22, 2008

Hemichromis fasciatus spawned today

Hemichromis female fanning eggs


Hemichromis female guarding eggs


Hemichromis fasciatus female fanning eggs















Hemichromis fasciatus pair with eggs



Hemichromis fasciatus spawned. On the small group that I started out with 6 months, the first pair as spawned today. I believe there are approximately 300 eggs. This was achieved using the incomplete divider method at present, although there is a large enough opening under the divider for both male and female to get on the other side. So far the pair remains on their respect side. I should know by Sunday evening if the egss are fertile. Considering this is the first spawn at 6 months of age I am more than happy with the results thus far. Here are some photos on the largest pair of the original group. Enjoy the pictures.