dusky jawfish breeding

[john01]

Hi First timer here. I have a 72 gallong bow front reeftank and i noticed my duskyjawfish has a mouth full of eggs, yes there are 2 duskies in the tank. I was wondering about any info on rearing the babies if they hatch or any other info. Thanks John

 

[lcstorc]

Not a lot of info but here is a place to start.
I would do a search on mouth brooders in general. I know somebody on here is raising baby cardinals which are mouth brooders.

Let's Jaw About Jawfish by Henry C. Schultz III - Reefkeeping.com

Here's the one on Bangaii breeding.
http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums...ing-here-we-go-we-got-eggs-19.html#post530680

Please document your experience. I would love to raise bluespots which should have similar requirements.

 

[SeahorseBT]

Here is a good link:
Marine Ornamental Fish & Invert Breeders Association :: View topic - Jawfish - Opistognathidae - Breeding/Spawning Overview

Good luck and keep us posted!

 

[lcstorc]

I should have known to look there. :smck:

 

[john01]

thanks i will read up and keep you posted.

 

[Intranick]

picccccssssssssssss

 

[bluespotjawfish]

congrats! When you figure it all out, let me know what the trick is!

 

[john01]

I havent done anything special, just maintenance and good food. Any advice on taking clear pics Thanks John

 

[john01]

I have noticed when the male isnt holding the eggs in his mounth, he fans them with his tail. You can see this from underneath the tank where he has cleared the sand

 

[surfzone]

good luck with the jawfish check out the links above lots of good info there

 

[SeaMunky]

Wow congrats on the mouthful...If you need anything, or have any questions, I will do my best to help ya out...My baby Banggais are 2 weeks old now, and today I found dad with a new mouthfull...
I will tag along with you...post pics if ya can..would love to see..

 

[john01]

HI seamunky the eggs are gone, dont know if they hatched or what. But about day7 that i noticed the eggs, they are gone. i'll let you know if anything new happens and congrats on your new ones.

 

[SeaMunky]

Hey John...thanks...Mu guy swallowed his mouthful a few days too..I am guessing it was to close to the last batch and we was still hungry and needed energy build...
Hope you get a new clutch soon..

 

[john01]

I have more eggs, just noticed this afternoon. Looks like more of a mouthfull this time.

 

[SeaMunky]

Woohoo...good luck with the new clutch...First one may have been overwhelmng for him..with alittle practice they will get it right I'm sure...Keeping fingers crossed for ya..Keep us posted..Can you get a pic of him holding? Would love to see it..

 

[john01]

Hi seamunky I do have some pics. I have to wait for my kid to show me how to put them on here, as i am not computer savy.

 

[SeaMunky]

ok perfect..sounds good.

 

[Woodstock]

Wow! Awesome!