Ram eggs.

[Andys temperate tank]

Weird, my post from my phone last night isn't here...

Yes, they'll both guard the eggs and fan them with their tails.

Thanks John. The one over them this morning was waving his pectoral fins over the eggs.

Cheers ric. I've just checked this morning and they are still there. The other, smaller ram that I think is a male is over the eggs this morning. Is that something rams do? I know nothing about them. I'll be doing some research today.

They're just being protective of their nest area and might also fan the eggs to keep them free from dirt and ensure sufficient oxygenation. Typical cichlid behaviour, really. Same as your angels protecting their eggs on the plant leaves.

I've been thinking their behaviour would be similar to the Angel's with them being cichlids, although there isnt anything else in the tank.

[Jon_D]

Nice surpise andy. Lots of waiting in the weeks to come now as they hatch and grow.

[Andys temperate tank]

Nice surpise andy. Lots of waiting in the weeks to come now as they hatch and grow.

Cheers Jon. I'm currently searching gumtree for a cheap tank to raise any fry I get.

[Andys temperate tank]

Well I didn't find a cheap tank on gumtree.



I found 2! The lad was selling 2 55l aqua one cubes with filters, heaters and lights, 2 air pumps and 2 air powered filters. The tanks are in great condition apart from where the light clamp has broke through the background.

[Ric]

I see your fish room is taking shape

[Andys temperate tank]

I see your fish room is taking shape

Funny you say that ric. Zarra has just been accusing me of turning my shed into a fish room on the sly. If it wasnt for all the bikes and fishing rods I'd add more.