how soon?

[convict_frenzy]

hi! i need help re angelfish eggs. i have 2 angelfishes in my 20 gal tank that i didn't know were a pair. this evening i saw eggs laid on one of the slate rock. i was just wondering as to how soon can i separate them from the parents since i've heard they tend to eat them? thanks in advance. *twirlysmi

 

[Lotus]

First-time parents will often eat their eggs, most frequently at night. If you're not prepared to raise them outside the tank this time, leaving some ambient light on can help to keep the parents calm so they don't eat the eggs. What else is in the tank (critters)?

This is quite a good article on raising the fry outside the tank. http://www.angelsplus.com/breeding.htm

You will need to be prepared with baby brine shrimp and a tank for the fry within a week of the eggs showing up. If it doesn't work out this time, they will probably lay eggs in another two weeks or so.

Good luck

 

[convict_frenzy]

thanks for the info i'll probably put some ambient light to the tank & see what happens. as for tankmates, i have 1 golden nugget pleco which hopefully wouldn't cause probs.

 

[Lotus]

Even leaving a room light or lamp on will work, as long as it's not pitch dark for them.

 

[Fish Friend]

the pleco wont touch the eggs, angel need a few times before they get it right, they will often eat the eggs... good luck ! *thumbsups