Microgeophagus altispinosa, spawning pics

[ste12000]

Well on entering the fishhouse tonight i got a sneak preview of my pair of Microgeophagus altispinosa spawning, They had dug pits in the sand over the last day or two and spent tonight cleaning the small piece of coconut shell that was purposly left close to the glass as a spawning site, so it was not too much of a suprise that they finally spawned.

These are a new fish for me and i picked them up at the BCA auction on the 13th April.. That means i have owned them for a whole 17 days!!! Not bad eh...

VIDEO
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=9GC-ZcQZaao


MUM LAYING

DAD FERTILIZING

PAIR TOGETHER

PROUD DAD

 

[bigbird]

congratulations dad....well done. isnt it great when one gets surprises like this. hope the fry survive and that you will soon keep us updated. good stuff. cheers jks :biggrin:
nice looking pair as well

 

[Mud Pie Mama]

Wow! What a nice treat to catch the actual spawning. Your photography is excellent. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Cathy G]

Very nice fish and pictures. I hope you get some wonderful fry!
Cathy

 

[Lisachromis]

Fantastic shots and congrats on the spawn.

 

[JimH]

Hey,
A big congrats to you! I just acquired 2 females for my 4" male last week and he promptly died after 4 days. Now I'll have to find another male. Good Luck raising the fry!
Best....
Jim