[Slime underneath where the light sites on top of glass?]

I use tank water and a magic eraser sponge - the snails eat it after it falls in the tank. (The algae not The sponge) 😂

[Luminatus breeding]

So while I’m sitting here all grumpy about blue-eyes, my rabbit snail goes and produces offspring for the first time in a few years. 
 

Universe tossin’ me a frickin’ bone here 😂

[Luminatus breeding]

@Beardedbillygoat1975Thank you! I love his videos. 

[Luminatus breeding]

Thanks! Yes that is my for sure female. I’ll have to see if I can tell she’s got eggs. She’s pretty tiny. 
 

C

[Luminatus breeding]

Ok, my P. luminatus laid a single egg (which fungued) and now nothing. I have 3 males, 1 female, and 1 smaller fish that looks female but acts male (flaring, but fins are shorter, seems to be coloring up as s/he grows). I got them in February 2021 and they’ve grown quite a bit since then. 
 

They are in 10 gallons of water with a coop large sponge filter and a tiny tetra pump. They have two mops and guppy grass. Bottom is mulm and a bit of sand (moved most sand to the new 20g).

A0, Ni 0, Na 10, gh6, kh 3, pH 7.4, T 76.6 (heater)

Feeding live (mosquito larvae and bloodworm) daily. Feeding CoOp jar BBS and repashy powder as well. They are eating like pigs, flaring, and swimming through the mops constantly. I pull at least three times a day to check for eggs. 

I’d like your thoughts. 
 

I’m wondering:

1. Too many males? Two of them are more red than orange so was thinking leave those two with the known female and take the other two out  

2. Too warm? I got the egg when I didn’t have a heater so temps dropping at night  

3. Too young? They’re at least 4 mo old and were small when I got them  I’ve read females usually breed once at 1 year old (if this then why the egg??)  

4. Are they just eating the eggs constantly? I’m trying to keep them full  

I know I should be patient - but I’m bad at that. 

Thanks for your help. 

[Impromptu Three Gallon Aquascape]

I have both of these and LOVE them!

[Ich X for egg fungus]

Can I use Ich X in hatching trays to prevent fungus or is methylene blue the best option? I’ve also heard straight tap water to let the chlorine take care of it. 
 

Thanks!

[My newest additions]

They’re in iso and appear to be ignoring each other. They are very small babies. I’m running 73-77 (no heater and it’s summer in FL). Going to take @Cory’s advice and try them in warmer tanks. 
 

 

[My newest additions]

Finally got two fish I’ve been after for awhile. Longfin BN pleco and a hill stream loach. Love the BNs tummy full of algae 🥰

[My P. luminatus laid an egg!]

Ugh. Egg fungused and they haven’t laid more that I’ve found. They’re total pigs so they may be eating them. So frustrating. 

[Hello from Florida]

@ARMYVETi got them at PetSmart!!!

[Hello from Florida]

@ARMYVETthanks!! I’m in the St. Pete area. 
 

my Bumblebee nerites all passed away from old age. I need to find some more.

[My P. luminatus laid an egg!]

@Fish FolkNEVER!!!!!!!! Already wanting to set up the iso tank and start the tetras 😬

[Hello from Florida]

Yes - they are for the blue eyes. Will also try them for the RPTs when it’s their turn. 

[Hello from Florida]

@GameCzarthank you! I agonize over them but find working on them so therapeutic

[Hello from Florida]

Hi! I’m Cherie. I’ve been in the hobby since I was 10. I have a raging case of MTS and can already see I want more. 
 

I have a 50g with Rainbows, Red Phantom Tetras, nerites, and Roseline sharks 

My 20 long has a female betta, lamb chop rasboras, a nerite, and panda corys

My 20 tall is a new setup with bamboo and cherry shrimp, nerite and rabbit snails and soon will have P. luminatus 

My 12g Fluval Edge is where the lumis are getting busy

My 6 gallon Fluval Edge has a few blue shrimp and I’m looking to revamp it. 
 

Planning to breed the lumis and then my Red Phantom Tetras. Looking to add a BN to the 20 tall. 
 

I’m so excited to join the forum. I’ve learned a ton from Cory 😁

[My P. luminatus laid an egg!]

I’ve set up a new 20 gallon high for my shrimp, snails, and P. luminatus. The lumis stayed in their 12g while everyone else moved over. I put in mops and guppy grass and upped my feeding. 

Today I was rewarded with my first egg! I’m so excited 😃

Of course the least colorful male is the only one who would pose for pictures!