Bangaii Breeding question

[uofimed08]

Quick question. I have a pair of known breeders, when I traded for them the male was actually holding eggs and for the first time held to "term" or around 26 days. I got about 14 eggs, 8 that survived the first day and they all eventually died unexpectantly around 40 days. I assume this was because I wasnt enriching their BBS enough( I only did it every other day). That part I am ok with and will learn from. What I am curious about is how long does it take for the parents to have another batch. Is this effected by temp? I assumed with them being moved and in a new setup it would take awhile but its been well over 2 months now with no spawn. They are eating like crazy and plump as can be. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

 

[HerdofCrickets]

when I had a breeding pair, the male would be holding again after 3-4 weeks...

 

[uofimed08]

I've heard they can be holding almost right away, was just concerned that something I was doing was wrong since its been well over 2 months now.

 

[HerdofCrickets]

someone will chime in with more knowledge, but a few questions...

what is your water temp at?

You should enrich the bbs before feeding, i neglected to do this to the first few clutches and lost a lot of them... learned that lesson quickly.

 

[uofimed08]

The temp is pretty much constant 78. I just reset my Ranco closer to 80 though. They live in a 20 long with a bonded pair of black O's. Its tied into my main system, about 200 total gallons. I did enrich the BBS before feeding, just only did it every other days feedings. Like I said, live and learn. I also think I waited too long to try to wean to frozen foods and will try this earlier next time ( If and when)