Jetta Eggs update

[dbbga]

Sorry for being away so long Been really busy and trying to stay away from Jetta Wasnt easy, but when i checked on the eggs this weekend i got some awesome shots 8) Whatcha think?

 

[dbbga]

and some more

 

[neptune]

I think they look awesome. As well she does not seem so disturbed!!!

 

[Nancy]

Please tell us a little more about Jetta - is she accepting food or not? How long has it been since she laid the eggs?

Nice pics,

Nancy

 

[Colin]

looks like most of them are past the 3/4 way stage... the countdown is on!

hope you have your breeding tanks and food supply all set up for the hatching???

 

[joel_ang]

I'd really like to see the successful rearing of baby octos by one of our members. Good luck deb!

 

[corw314]

Awesome is right!!!! Are you ready for babies????

Carol

 

[dbbga]

Ready? UHHHH I hope so. I have the betta cups, the live food source ready to be shipped in, and two SW tanks ready to house.. I dont think anyone can really be ready.

Jetta laid the eggs on approx. Feb 14. Cant be sure but that was a close date. I did check on her daily but on the 14th is when i saw the eggs. She has only taken one shrimp since she has laid eggs. She is VERY protective and refuses even tank cleaning now. When i had these last pics taken she was very mad. I tried to retreve the eggs so that i could have more control over them but she was having none of that. In a matter of 60sec. she chased me, got ahold of me, shook me, inked me , then bit me. That was enough for me, I left her alone. Good thing i have long finger nails, she got ahold of them mostly and just nicked my cuticle but it still kinda owie, but i deserved it. So much for taking the eggs, on to plan B, How do i get all the little buggers out of all the LR i have in there? Gonna put in some Brine shrimp eggs so at least they will have something to munch on till i can catch them and the live food gets here... Oh yeah this is gonna be fun I cant wait, Im so excited. I cant believe Im gonna be a grandma

sorry the pics arent very clear, but getting in a wrestling match with her only made my friend nervous and the pics were taken very fast LOL

 

[Burstsovenergy24]

AWESOME!


Cant wait for more pics!

 

[Thurge]

Gravle vacume might be your best bet to get them out, they are used on fish fry all the time. I woud try and move some LR into the other tanks before the pitter pat of little feet takes it all over. Then you don't have quite so many hiding spots.

 

[joel_ang]

Try not too feed octo's brine shrimp as they can stunt growth due to the fact that tey're low in nutrition. Try to get some amphipods and zooplankton for them.

 

[dbbga]

Thanks great Ideas 8) 8) 8) 8)

 

[fluffysquid]

Thanks great Ideas 8) 8) 8) 8)

I sent you a PM, but be sure to give me a call when you get to Galveston tomorrow! I'll see what I can do about finding you some mysids.

Amber

 

[dbbga]

thanks Amber, will do 8)