not sure if you guys gives a damn but if you are stoned like me atm then you can stream pretty much all of the new movies on instaflixxer. Have been binge watching with my gf these days xD
Was watching L.R.Bretz's video on breeding Celestial Pearl Danios and then DIY How to Breed Tetras, Danios, Rasboras and other Egg Scattering Freshwater Fish and he talked about how you did this!! So I typed it in and wah lah! I found you! Thank you for sharing!! Very amazing how smart and knowledgeable you all are! I love learning and seeing all the techniques that are used to breed fish and care for them!!! Thank you again for sharing!!! Loved the video!
HeyTed, just came upon your video by accident and loved it. Very informative.you explain everything very well I have just gotten back into the hobby and want to breed some fish I have bred Angels in the past but find myself very intrigued by the many beautiful varieties of Tetras. I gave a thumbs up and subscribed to you! Going now to watch some more of your videos! Keep up the good work . I appreciate it. Martin in South Florida.
I bought one of your mystery boxes at the club auction and there was a spawning tank. I have never tried spawning eggs scatterers but looking forward to trying.
Ted, Sounds like a lot of work but still a nice idea for a handy man like yourself.Why not just suspend the mess a couple of inches from the bottom a small tank.? Or just put a large amount of Java moss covering the tank bottom.After a day or two remove the group of adults.Or use a layer of marbles across the bottom of a tank again removing the adults after a couple of days. This is a very old idea used over 70 years ago by a well known Tetra breeder ..I've had some success with Rainbows using the Java moss idea.there is an old saying, "whatever works."I like your videos and have learned much from them so keep them coming.
Hi Jules! I have used both methods with success, and with without success. Very small scatterers can often find their way around a piece of mesh placed in the bottom of a tank. When I have used a deep layer of moss or yarn on the bottom, the breeders are hard to catch without digging through the stuff, and they can eat the eegs.
Ted,Thanks for the info., I'm always leaning from experts like yourself.. By the way your video discussing filtration, led me to switch to Stephan Tanner's SwissTropicals sponge filters, in all my 30 tanks.It has greatly minimized my maintenance time and the filters certainly will last a lifetime.
Dude, awesome vid! I needed this in my life right now about to try to breed some tetras for the first time. If your ever in the Indianapolis area you should hit me up. I would love to give you a tour of my fish room over 100+ planted tanks soon to be closer to 150. I think you would appreciate it. I do have some vids of it on my channel.
Lol I just sent you the same invite as a comment on one of your videos. I saw you were subscribed. I have been checking out your vids as well. Great work! I actually have one of your stand builds in my garage and is the only one I have allowed in my aqua rooms that's not my standard black 2x4s.
Well I live over near the Castleton/Fishers area on the NE side. I'm kind of new to this and not sure what the best line of contact to keep would be... but you can find my journal group which the link is posted in the videos. Do they have private messaging on youtube?
They do, but a lot of people don't check private messages on youtube. If you wanted to contact me for instance my email is best. store@aquariumcoop.com
I understand that this is a year old video but I really enjoyed it. Thank you Ted. May I ask if you can make a video on how exactly you condition your egg scatterers to prepare them for breeding?
I do not have any tanks up right now to make a video, but I can answer your question. Big species, like these barbs, stay in condition almost all the time if they are fed well with quality foods. They will lays eggs almost every day when in condition. Smaller species go in and out of condition, so I like to separate the males and females. I give the females a couple weeks of food that will not condition them (basic flakes, stay away from the live foods), and them give them a LOT of live food. When they are fat between feedings they are ready to go.
nice idea wow I will have to try that ....I do have one question the shelf you set the tank up on there is a shelf with small plastic totes with lids on it do you have animals in those totes ?
I know im alittle late to the party but I'm trying your Spanish moss idea. I'm on the second week of soaking. Is is supposed to smell really bad? and at the moment it does not look as dark as yours. will it get darker?
Is the water pure RO or does it get reconstituted if not is the lack of KH result in significant ph swings and if so how does that impact on the fish health etc
I reconstitute all my RO back up to KH 1-2 using Seachem Equilibrium. pH swings in pure RO, when using a pH meter, are often false readings. Meters have a tough time with pure RO.
Depends upon the species. This trap is not intended for fish that place adhesive eggs in plants (or yarn) like killifish or rainbow fish. Tetras and barbs scatter eggs that fall through plants to the bottom. Using this trap, those eggs will fall through to the outer tank so the breeders cannot eat them.
Not necessarily for a spawning tank for egg scatterers. They will not be in there very long, and they are not fed. Any filter that I decide to put in for new fry would be cycled.
They are being bred in large numbers commercially and I have met two hobbyists who have been successful. According to the hobbyists the three key factors were age/maturity (slow-maturing species), conditioning and having multiples of both sexes. When the fish were coming from the wild there were few females being exported. One of the many upsides of commercially-bred small/young barbs is that there are now a lot more females available. Spawning is in typical barb fashion... scattering eggs. Tank size is important so that there is room for the spawning groups to make their runs... like the Dawkinsia sp. barbs.
Being in good condition and having both sexes in the small space and a good spawning media over which to scatter the eggs will usually trigger the fish to breed.
Nice work. Enjoyed the video.
not sure if you guys gives a damn but if you are stoned like me atm then you can stream pretty much all of the new movies on instaflixxer. Have been binge watching with my gf these days xD
@Tyson Maddux yea, been watching on Instaflixxer for since november myself =)
Was watching L.R.Bretz's video on breeding Celestial Pearl Danios and then DIY How to Breed Tetras, Danios, Rasboras and other Egg Scattering Freshwater Fish and he talked about how you did this!! So I typed it in and wah lah! I found you! Thank you for sharing!! Very amazing how smart and knowledgeable you all are! I love learning and seeing all the techniques that are used to breed fish and care for them!!! Thank you again for sharing!!! Loved the video!
Nice build Ted ,Sure beats using marbles :D
HeyTed, just came upon your video by accident and loved it. Very informative.you explain everything very well I have just gotten back into the hobby and want to breed some fish I have bred Angels in the past but find myself very intrigued by the many beautiful varieties of Tetras. I gave a thumbs up and subscribed to you! Going now to watch some more of your videos! Keep up the good work . I appreciate it. Martin in South Florida.
such a aweome build going to try this with my gold barbs ty for all the info and demo
great setup! looking forward to possible future vids on this subject
I bought one of your mystery boxes at the club auction and there was a spawning tank. I have never tried spawning eggs scatterers but looking forward to trying.
Another great video love the idea of the spawning tank, plan on making one right away thanks ted
Ted, Sounds like a lot of work but still a nice idea for a handy man like yourself.Why not just suspend the mess a couple of inches from the bottom a small tank.? Or just put a large amount of Java moss covering the tank bottom.After a day or two remove the group of adults.Or use a layer of marbles across the bottom of a tank again removing the adults after a couple of days. This is a very old idea used over 70 years ago by a well known Tetra breeder ..I've had some success with Rainbows using the Java moss idea.there is an old saying, "whatever works."I like your videos and have learned much from them so keep them coming.
Hi Jules! I have used both methods with success, and with without success. Very small scatterers can often find their way around a piece of mesh placed in the bottom of a tank. When I have used a deep layer of moss or yarn on the bottom, the breeders are hard to catch without digging through the stuff, and they can eat the eegs.
Ted,Thanks for the info., I'm always leaning from experts like yourself.. By the way your video discussing filtration, led me to switch to Stephan Tanner's SwissTropicals sponge filters, in all my 30 tanks.It has greatly minimized my maintenance time and the filters certainly will last a lifetime.
Dude, awesome vid! I needed this in my life right now about to try to breed some tetras for the first time. If your ever in the Indianapolis area you should hit me up. I would love to give you a tour of my fish room over 100+ planted tanks soon to be closer to 150. I think you would appreciate it. I do have some vids of it on my channel.
I'd love to check out that fish room say day, I've been checking out your videos recently.
Lol I just sent you the same invite as a comment on one of your videos. I saw you were subscribed. I have been checking out your vids as well. Great work! I actually have one of your stand builds in my garage and is the only one I have allowed in my aqua rooms that's not my standard black 2x4s.
I get down to Indy a few times each year. My father lives in Lebanon, and I try to stop in to see Charley Grimes when I can.
Well I live over near the Castleton/Fishers area on the NE side. I'm kind of new to this and not sure what the best line of contact to keep would be... but you can find my journal group which the link is posted in the videos. Do they have private messaging on youtube?
They do, but a lot of people don't check private messages on youtube. If you wanted to contact me for instance my email is best. store@aquariumcoop.com
Awesome idea! 🐟👍
Awesome idea. It is similar to something I have been thinking on building.
it is an very cool Tetra. Love them
Thanks for sharing, Ted!
Great video....always look forward to your new content!!
Fantastic video. Subbed!
Very cool idea. Great video
Great idea and video. But next time would love to see you in a YATFS T-shirt.
This is genius thank you for sharing this one.
brilliant - man you have this cased!
I understand that this is a year old video but I really enjoyed it. Thank you Ted. May I ask if you can make a video on how exactly you condition your egg scatterers to prepare them for breeding?
I do not have any tanks up right now to make a video, but I can answer your question. Big species, like these barbs, stay in condition almost all the time if they are fed well with quality foods. They will lays eggs almost every day when in condition. Smaller species go in and out of condition, so I like to separate the males and females. I give the females a couple weeks of food that will not condition them (basic flakes, stay away from the live foods), and them give them a LOT of live food. When they are fat between feedings they are ready to go.
Thank you very much Ted, appreciate the reply.
Cool. Thanks for sharing.
great video, awesome ideas (as always), thanks for sharing! love your videos :)
Great video!
title should specify "non-adhesive" egg scatters, like danios.
I wonder if this could have applications for live bearers..hmmm the wheels are turning lol
Brilliant idea Ted! What hole count canvas do you use? If you don't mind me asking :-) Great video as always!
no idea... it is what they have at WalMart. I think it is about 10/inch..?
Brilliant !!!!
Very smart!
Thank you mister Ted Judy.which size of plastic canevas do you recommended ?
Why to use reverse osmosis water?
Some fish eggs will not be fertilized in hard water.
nice idea wow I will have to try that ....I do have one question the shelf you set the tank up on there is a shelf with small plastic totes with lids on it do you have animals in those totes ?
Nope... just tools, equipment and supplies.
okay I was thinking maybe you had some reptiles or something . but your video had great information thank you for sharing
thanks alot
I know im alittle late to the party but I'm trying your Spanish moss idea. I'm on the second week of soaking. Is is supposed to smell really bad? and at the moment it does not look as dark as yours. will it get darker?
1 month later the Spanish moss still smells bad and does not look like yours. Am i supposed to dry it out for a bit then soak again? thank you
awesome
Ted what size mesh count is that ,nice vid
Has anyone heard from Ted lately? Hope he is doing ok!
Is the water pure RO or does it get reconstituted if not is the lack of KH result in significant ph swings and if so how does that impact on the fish health etc
I reconstitute all my RO back up to KH 1-2 using Seachem Equilibrium. pH swings in pure RO, when using a pH meter, are often false readings. Meters have a tough time with pure RO.
great video, is this better then a spawningmop?
Depends upon the species. This trap is not intended for fish that place adhesive eggs in plants (or yarn) like killifish or rainbow fish. Tetras and barbs scatter eggs that fall through plants to the bottom. Using this trap, those eggs will fall through to the outer tank so the breeders cannot eat them.
Thank you for this information.
Shouldn't you cycle the tank before adding the fish?
Not necessarily for a spawning tank for egg scatterers. They will not be in there very long, and they are not fed. Any filter that I decide to put in for new fry would be cycled.
Hi Ted. Is it possible to breed Denison barbs? How ?
They are being bred in large numbers commercially and I have met two hobbyists who have been successful. According to the hobbyists the three key factors were age/maturity (slow-maturing species), conditioning and having multiples of both sexes. When the fish were coming from the wild there were few females being exported. One of the many upsides of commercially-bred small/young barbs is that there are now a lot more females available. Spawning is in typical barb fashion... scattering eggs. Tank size is important so that there is room for the spawning groups to make their runs... like the Dawkinsia sp. barbs.
I might try in the future
Did not see where he changed tanks? this tank does not have broken piece
What encourages them to just spawn?
Being in good condition and having both sexes in the small space and a good spawning media over which to scatter the eggs will usually trigger the fish to breed.
Ted do you have any female apistos triple reds for sale ?
yes.... send me an email tjudy@tedsfishroom.com
will do right now....