Ornamental Fish Production and Management

9.2.4 Egg-depositors

9.2.4 Spawning tank set up for egg-depositors

Depending on the type of egg depositor, the tank should be furnished differently. For those egg-depositors that care for their young, the parents can remain in the tank after spawning. Substrate spawners, depending on the species, should be given tanks with furnished glass panes, broad-leafed plants, or flat stones as spawning sites. Some species such as Discus and Angelfish prefer vertical surfaces. For cavity spawners, flowerpots turned on their side, coconut shells, and rocky caves are suitable spawning sites. The tank should be furnished with either live or plastic plants to give the fish a sense of security.

Breeding of Goldfish

Breeding of Angelfish