A. Veijita spawned again, 2nd time for this new couple, but

[Diesel Fitter]

at the second day the female stops relating to the spawning cave/pot and acts the events of the last 2 days never happened. I realize that I may be applying human qualities to my fish but I am trying to understand what is happening during the spawning and brooding process. The female almost never leaves the pot after spawning but seems to lose interest after the 2nd day. I should note that I have never observed eggs because both pots that I placed have limited opportunities to actually see inside the pot. I have had these fish for just about a month now and look forward to actually seeing some fry. Anybody have any ideas what could be causing this issue. This morning the female is acting like a little hussy again, flirting and flashing, and trying to get the males attention, maybe the male is sterile? Thanks folks, Dave

 

[Mike Wise]

Something happened that caused your female A. macmasteri to eat her eggs. There are many possibilities, but a sterile male is not the most likely. Give your pair several more chances before giving up. Are they in with other fish in the tank with them?

 

[Diesel Fitter]

I actually have 2 females in there along with the male, also there are 6 amato shrimp to help out with some algae house cleaning duties. this tank is also in my basement which doesn't geta traffic from my family. Thanks, Mike for your reply