Aquarius Aquatics Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 I noticed two days ago my Von Rio Flame Tetras are starting to get very big and a couple had what looked to be eggs coming out of them. How long before they lay their eggs? I have one female in a breeder box with some Java moss for cover and as a place for eggs to stick to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwissAquarist Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 Have you added a male to the breeder box?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquarius Aquatics Posted November 14, 2022 Author Share Posted November 14, 2022 No just the female Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwissAquarist Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 On 11/14/2022 at 8:06 AM, Aquarius Aquatics said: No just the female You need males to fertilise eggs 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquarius Aquatics Posted November 14, 2022 Author Share Posted November 14, 2022 Oh my gosh I can't believe I didn't think about that... How long do you think it will take her her to drop eggs? I don't want the parents to eat them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 Typically tetra's lay eggs at dawn or dusk I would check the breeder box first thing in the morning @Aquarius Aquatics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquarius Aquatics Posted November 14, 2022 Author Share Posted November 14, 2022 On 11/14/2022 at 11:42 AM, Colu said: Typically tetra's lay eggs at dawn or dusk I would check the breeder box first thing in the morning @Aquarius Aquatics One of the females is struggling is there anyway to get her to release eggs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 On 11/14/2022 at 11:07 PM, Aquarius Aquatics said: One of the females is struggling is there anyway to get her to release eggs? Epsom salt baths 1 table for 2 gallons for no more than 15 minutes for a couple of days can help as Epsom salt acts as a muscle relaxant to help her release the eggs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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