Bangaii Breeding..Here we go, We got Eggs.. - Page 3

sandyc · 08-19-2008, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woodstock

How is it going SeaMunky?

BTW.. For hatching them I purchase decapsulated brine shrimp eggs from Seahorsesource Seahorse Source

I know you can decapsulate eggs yourself using clorox but I choose not too.

Make sure you do NOT get the dried decapsulated eggs that are NON-HATCHING. I bought this thinking it was for hatching

They do make great food though

Good point about the dried eggs. They are not what you want to buy. Thanks for the clarification.

SeaMunky · 08-19-2008, 03:16 PM

Hmm...well I am hoping I dont have an issue to worry about, but about 20 min ago, I watched the male rolling the eggs around, he spit one out..wow they are huge, but anyways,it was completely white..
Now after watching him for a bit closer, I noticed the ones that are still in there are not white, they are orangy, with a dark spots in them from what I can see...
Was he maybe spitting out dead one?..I sure hope this doesnt continue..
*hanging head*

tippMANn98 · 08-19-2008, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeaMunky

Hmm...well I am hoping I dont have an issue to worry about, but about 20 min ago, I watched the male rolling the eggs around, he spit one out..wow they are huge, but anyways,it was completely white..
Now after watching him for a bit closer, I noticed the ones that are still in there are not white, they are orangy, with a dark spots in them from what I can see...
Was he maybe spitting out dead one?..I sure hope this doesnt continue..
*hanging head*

Thats what it sounds like, many animals know if the egg is good or not, by feel, weight, etc etc.....fish eggs should be that orangish color with a defined spot.

Snelly40 · 08-19-2008, 04:34 PM

to hatch those do you just add them to the water or do you need a hatching station, or do they just eat the eggs?
sorry, i just have never dealt with that type of food.

SeaMunky · 08-19-2008, 04:40 PM

Hey Tipp

..I sure hope thats what it is...I am keeping my fingers crossed that there arent to many more...

Snelly: AS far as I know you have to hatch them in a 2lt pop bottle cut in half with an airstone and water...I could be wrong..

sandyc · 08-20-2008, 02:14 PM

Any updates to report? Is Dad still holding eggs?

Snelly40 · 08-20-2008, 02:41 PM

my dad still looks good,
so all my LFS has are decapsulated eggs but they were not chilled, i have to chill them once they are open, i dont htink they hatch as they are already babies.
WIll this be ok for the baby cardinals?

SeaMunky · 08-20-2008, 05:12 PM

Day 7:
Dad still holding..But mom just let a new batch of eggs go on the bottom..I think I need to get another male to pick up the slack for her...

AS for bbs, well I have heard both snelly..I heard that we dont need the decapsulated ones because the banggais are big enough when they are let go to eat it with no problems, and I have also been told we do need to use them..lol..
But, I ordered mine from Seahorse source like woody suggested..I just want to play it safe..
I have my new tank today, was out shopping..man its like shopping for a new baby..10 of this, a few of that..lmao..
I am so excited, but still nervous about daddy spitting that egg..hopefully that was it...

Snelly40 · 08-20-2008, 05:21 PM

i think they will work, they are decapsulated , but they arent eggs, they are newly hatched baby brine.
good luck, i am excited for you!!!

plecosword · 08-20-2008, 06:53 PM

Oh dang, ive been waiting for someone to bred them! good luck!

sandyc · 08-20-2008, 07:00 PM

WOOHOO! Babies in NC and Canada. Can't wait to see pictures

Snelly40 · 08-20-2008, 07:16 PM

this is what i bought to feed them...Ocean Nutrition Instant Baby Brine Shrimp 20g, Brine Shrimp Eggs > Dry > Food > Saltwater Aquarium Supplies

SeaMunky · 08-20-2008, 08:12 PM

Hey Snelly, now those look much easier eh!!..I think I may just order them myself and give it a whirl...thanks for the link!!!

SeaMunky · 08-21-2008, 11:34 AM

Day 8:
Well all is stil well, no change really...
I found those ready to eat bbs through my lfs, they ordered me 2 jars, they said they are perfect for what I need..so thats good..alot less work thats for sure, and less bubbling noise too...lol..They're pair just had babies, 15 days old..omg they are so adorable...I cant wait

I was reading in this months magazine, that Banggais are becoming extinct, they are being taken in high numbers, their population is down by 30% in their original location at Banggai Island..Thats crzy, we need more breeders, and more people to buy captive breeds of all species when available..
They have no chance of makin the numbers in the wild higher because the fry stick close to their parents, so they end up collected with the adults...Its such a shame...

jellyman · 08-21-2008, 11:50 AM

Just get regular grade A brine shrimp eggs. I use them exclusively for my baby bangaii. I have never had one choke on the shells. I usually buy the 8oz. jar and it lasts about 3-4 months. The issue you will face is getting them off the live baby brine and onto prepared frozen foods. They will reach a size were they spend more energy eating the baby brine then the baby brine provide and they will starve. It is critical that you get them off the live foods around 5-6 weeks after being released. Do a couple of practice batches of baby brine so you are ready as soon as the baby bangaii are released.

08-19-2008, 03:16 PM	#32 (permalink)
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08-19-2008, 04:34 PM	#34 (permalink)
Snelly40 Manta Ray Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 3,098 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Bangaii Breeding..Here we go, We got Eggs.. to hatch those do you just add them to the water or do you need a hatching station, or do they just eat the eggs? sorry, i just have never dealt with that type of food. __________________ Snelly's 90gal Reef-O-Rama *Member-"Crabs Are Evil" Society*

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08-20-2008, 02:41 PM	#37 (permalink)
Snelly40 Manta Ray Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 3,098 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Bangaii Breeding..Here we go, We got Eggs.. my dad still looks good, so all my LFS has are decapsulated eggs but they were not chilled, i have to chill them once they are open, i dont htink they hatch as they are already babies. WIll this be ok for the baby cardinals? __________________ Snelly's 90gal Reef-O-Rama *Member-"Crabs Are Evil" Society*

08-20-2008, 05:12 PM	#38 (permalink)
SeaMunky Scopas Tang Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ontario,Canada Posts: 470 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Bangaii Breeding..Here we go, We got Eggs.. Day 7: Dad still holding..But mom just let a new batch of eggs go on the bottom..I think I need to get another male to pick up the slack for her... AS for bbs, well I have heard both snelly..I heard that we dont need the decapsulated ones because the banggais are big enough when they are let go to eat it with no problems, and I have also been told we do need to use them..lol.. But, I ordered mine from Seahorse source like woody suggested..I just want to play it safe.. I have my new tank today, was out shopping..man its like shopping for a new baby..10 of this, a few of that..lmao.. I am so excited, but still nervous about daddy spitting that egg..hopefully that was it...

08-20-2008, 05:21 PM	#39 (permalink)
Snelly40 Manta Ray Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 3,098 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Bangaii Breeding..Here we go, We got Eggs.. i think they will work, they are decapsulated , but they arent eggs, they are newly hatched baby brine. good luck, i am excited for you!!! __________________ Snelly's 90gal Reef-O-Rama *Member-"Crabs Are Evil" Society*

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plecosword Acropora Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: So CA Posts: 1,888 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Bangaii Breeding..Here we go, We got Eggs.. Oh dang, ive been waiting for someone to bred them! good luck! __________________ --Mario/Andre "Never try to tell everything you know. It may take too short a time" !!!20g for reals!!! 55G

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sandyc Torch coral Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 526 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Bangaii Breeding..Here we go, We got Eggs.. WOOHOO! Babies in NC and Canada. Can't wait to see pictures __________________ http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...h-me-luck.html - my breeding adventure

08-20-2008, 07:16 PM	#42 (permalink)
Snelly40 Manta Ray Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 3,098 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Bangaii Breeding..Here we go, We got Eggs.. this is what i bought to feed them...Ocean Nutrition Instant Baby Brine Shrimp 20g, Brine Shrimp Eggs > Dry > Food > Saltwater Aquarium Supplies __________________ Snelly's 90gal Reef-O-Rama *Member-"Crabs Are Evil" Society*

08-20-2008, 08:12 PM	#43 (permalink)
SeaMunky Scopas Tang Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ontario,Canada Posts: 470 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Bangaii Breeding..Here we go, We got Eggs.. Hey Snelly, now those look much easier eh!!..I think I may just order them myself and give it a whirl...thanks for the link!!!

08-21-2008, 11:34 AM	#44 (permalink)
SeaMunky Scopas Tang Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ontario,Canada Posts: 470 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Bangaii Breeding..Here we go, We got Eggs.. Day 8: Well all is stil well, no change really... I found those ready to eat bbs through my lfs, they ordered me 2 jars, they said they are perfect for what I need..so thats good..alot less work thats for sure, and less bubbling noise too...lol..They're pair just had babies, 15 days old..omg they are so adorable...I cant wait I was reading in this months magazine, that Banggais are becoming extinct, they are being taken in high numbers, their population is down by 30% in their original location at Banggai Island..Thats crzy, we need more breeders, and more people to buy captive breeds of all species when available.. They have no chance of makin the numbers in the wild higher because the fry stick close to their parents, so they end up collected with the adults...Its such a shame...

08-21-2008, 11:50 AM	#45 (permalink)
jellyman Limpet Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lawrence, Kansas Posts: 136 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Bangaii Breeding..Here we go, We got Eggs.. Just get regular grade A brine shrimp eggs. I use them exclusively for my baby bangaii. I have never had one choke on the shells. I usually buy the 8oz. jar and it lasts about 3-4 months. The issue you will face is getting them off the live baby brine and onto prepared frozen foods. They will reach a size were they spend more energy eating the baby brine then the baby brine provide and they will starve. It is critical that you get them off the live foods around 5-6 weeks after being released. Do a couple of practice batches of baby brine so you are ready as soon as the baby bangaii are released.

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