Last week my Blue Acara pair spawned
this is the first spawning that I know of and Mum and Dad have been great!
The babies hatched 4 days ago after Mum and Dad moved them from a flat rock to the back of the tank and once free swimming the amount of babies was huge! numbering probably around 1000.
Sadly in the 4 days since the other tank occupants have been picking them off and I estimate about 100 are left. Its extremely interesting to watch as I always thought the Tiger Barbs would be the biggest threat but the parents have kept these guys in check and its the RTB who is the biggest culprit they are so SLY and my one is unbelieveable in his quest for a few fry (Considering the size difference between him and Parents!).
I've moved 13 babies into a breeder trap for the time being to at least save some of the first brood, I'll post some picks of the pair and the surviving fry later
