Well, my two peppered cories are spawning again. I figured someone out there would like to know how it works. Here is what I have learned from Google and from first-hand experience. (Photography by me, Kissyboots)
Males are smaller and thinner; females are larger and rounder. Cories usually spawn when the temperature changes. Right now my tank is at 68-70 degrees Fahrenheit. They have been spawning consistently for the past three weeks or so.
The male will swim up to the female and make fast, jagged movements. They will connect into a T-shape and wiggle around a bit.
Then they will lie around for about thirty seconds.
The female carries the eggs (usually 2-6 eggs) in a make-shift pouch under her (see picture below) and stick them to various objects in the aquarium (glass, plants, décor, filters).
They will repeat this process over and over again until about 20-30 eggs have been laid. (Here on glass)
(Here on plant)
The eggs will turn grey after about four days. If they don’t, then they were not fertilized. Get some more males if that is the case and you really want some fry.
After about five-six days:
After about five days the cory fry will hatch. They look like tadpoles.
First day:
After two weeks or so:
After a month or so:
(Note: The eggs are very fragile and should be removed from the aquarium carefully. Fish like to eat the eggs, so if you want some fry and have other fish in the tank, take the eggs out. My betta loves them.)
Anyone is welcome to add their own experiences or comments. Thanks.
Males are smaller and thinner; females are larger and rounder. Cories usually spawn when the temperature changes. Right now my tank is at 68-70 degrees Fahrenheit. They have been spawning consistently for the past three weeks or so.
The male will swim up to the female and make fast, jagged movements. They will connect into a T-shape and wiggle around a bit.
Then they will lie around for about thirty seconds.
The female carries the eggs (usually 2-6 eggs) in a make-shift pouch under her (see picture below) and stick them to various objects in the aquarium (glass, plants, décor, filters).
They will repeat this process over and over again until about 20-30 eggs have been laid. (Here on glass)
(Here on plant)
The eggs will turn grey after about four days. If they don’t, then they were not fertilized. Get some more males if that is the case and you really want some fry.
After about five-six days:
After about five days the cory fry will hatch. They look like tadpoles.
First day:
After two weeks or so:
After a month or so:
(Note: The eggs are very fragile and should be removed from the aquarium carefully. Fish like to eat the eggs, so if you want some fry and have other fish in the tank, take the eggs out. My betta loves them.)
Anyone is welcome to add their own experiences or comments. Thanks.
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