deadman Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 hi all, juz discoverd that 1 of my longnose hawkfish is pregnant well, saw it and it's mate doin some funny repetitive swimming strokes a few weeks back and now the tummy its visibly bigger and it doesn't swim as much as b4. hence, i think it should be pregnant. This is the 1st time any fish in my tank got pregnant. so is there any precautionary steps I must take? alreayd set up my fry breeding net cage....gonna catch her tonight and put her there. do i need to bring her hubby in too? Thanks for all advice. will try to post pics soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Lester Posted September 3, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted September 3, 2006 any pics ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member searching4dan Posted September 4, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted September 4, 2006 can i reserve one of the babies?? hehehe.. i wan i want.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interesting Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 Yes Yes! if not can start a new thread abt yr hawkfish frm now to maternity stage,showing all pics at diff stages and details too. Can serve as a reference to all other members here who is hving pregnant fishes too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadman Posted September 6, 2006 Author Share Posted September 6, 2006 Hi all, Having a tough time catching it....as well as her mate. hope to get them b4 they spawn. will try to post pics soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuEl Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 Leave them to spawn then harvest the eggs. Quote Always something more important than fish. http://reefbuilders.com/2012/03/08/sps-pico-reef/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamomatt Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 Nice! Will really love to see you have a thread documenting the whole thing dude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member sharkfin Posted September 6, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted September 6, 2006 hi deadman dnt make us so excited leh post some pix, we reali love 2 c tem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Achilles Tang Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 Woah! That's rare and exciting!! I've never heard of captive hawkfishes breeding before! I doubt if any will survive to adulthood unless you are willing to start an incubation tank and learn how to raise fry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member cjh Posted September 6, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted September 6, 2006 PICS!!!! nvr see a pregnant hawkfish before... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member searching4dan Posted September 7, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted September 7, 2006 bro, u seems successful on ur hawkfish may i noe wat do u feed them with? i juz got a longnose hawkfish.. umm.. doesnt seems to be eating been 1day aly.. help me.. dun wanna see it die.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interesting Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 any signs of stress frm e fish? a newly bought hawkfish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadman Posted September 7, 2006 Author Share Posted September 7, 2006 hi, managed to catch botht the male and female. Initially only caught the female...notice that both the male and female refused to eat when my dad feed them....guess they each thought tat their mate is gone. now both are in the breeder net cage....resting side by side. had both for almost 8 mths together, the female longer...abt 1 year plus. I dun feed them anything special.....formula 1 & 2 pellets.....mysis and brine shrimps.....and recently self-made food comprising of market prawns, formula 1 flakes and kent marine vitamin c solution. dun worry ur fish will eat soon....its only 1 day...it takes time to acclimatised. I got no digi cam will take pics with my hp and try to post it online soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquabeanzII Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Let's see some pics leh bro!! Sure very cute one right? So wadya intend to feed the little ones? Hehehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadman Posted September 7, 2006 Author Share Posted September 7, 2006 This is the female. Sorry if the pics are not that clear. can really see the tummy from the top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadman Posted September 7, 2006 Author Share Posted September 7, 2006 this is the hubby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadman Posted September 7, 2006 Author Share Posted September 7, 2006 yet another pic of her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadman Posted September 7, 2006 Author Share Posted September 7, 2006 the side view....hope u guys can see the tummy thru the net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadman Posted September 7, 2006 Author Share Posted September 7, 2006 last pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gouldian Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Thanks for sharing, will be looking forward to more updates. Quote "Reefs, like forests, will only be protected in long term if they are appreciated" Dr. J.E.N. Veron Australian Institute of Marine Science -----------------------------------------------------------------------Member of:UEN: T08SS0098FPlease visit us here: http://www.facebook....uaristSocietySG Facebook Group: http://www.facebook....gid=34281892381 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interesting Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 anyone know how long will it takes before e eggs r laid for hawkfish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadman Posted September 8, 2006 Author Share Posted September 8, 2006 anyone know how long will it takes before e eggs r laid for hawkfish? yep hope some fellow reefers can fill me in on the gestation period. hope to witness e laying of the eggs though it is known to be in the middle of the night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member searching4dan Posted September 8, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted September 8, 2006 umm.. my hawkfish starts to eat liao looks fine.. no stress.. hope it survives.. hehe.. same time i bought a twin spotted goby MIA in juz one day! guess its gone .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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