bangaii breeding questions

[da1jewfish]

My male and female have now appeared to be breeding. The only clues are: the male doesn't eat during this period, seems to be more skiddish, and has a larger jaw area than normal.

The problem is he has been only holding them for 3 days to a week. It appears the more times they spawn the longer he goes. but it's very slow. I know that some males are unsuccessful at brooding.
Anything I can do to make him hold them for the full 21 days or so?

Thanks all

 

["Umm fish?"]

Males not holding are a problem. If you continue to have issues, there's some work being done on trying to artificially incubate the eggs. Check this out:

http://www.marinebreeder.org/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=1769

 

[Atticus]

Many times the problem is not the fish, but the keeper... You need to feed them to saturation (until they will not eat anymore) at least once a day. If you can fill him full of food and he still will not hold to term, replace him.

 

[da1jewfish]

atticus... I bet that what the problem is. Mine only eat live bloodworms and brine, and sometimes I will skip a day between feedings. I'll keep on top of that for now on...
Thanks all!