Just thought I'd share a Photo of my new Breeding Tiles that I made up today. I got the idea after speaking to Ben last week.
They are glazed Ceramic Tiles I purchased from Bunnings - I deliberately purchased a cream colour as I thought that it would show up the fertile eggs clearly.
I used two half tiles and a quarter tile and joined them together with Aquarium Silicone.
Really easy to make up - they won't fall over and I intend to make up an Egg Guard to fit over them out of Gutter guard.
They also take up less space in the tank than the Spawning Cones.
Try to ignore Muffy my cat - he's the biggest nosy parker!!
Marg.
"True Friends are like Blue Diamonds, so Brilliant, Precious and Rare - Protect them while you can"
will the glazing have an effect on the water? i couldnt get terracotta tile when i was going to make this sort of hting and wasnt sure about putting these in my tank so i didnt bother. will the eggs stick to the surface?
i just use one piece of 12cm square slate stood up against the wall and held in place by two suction caps. uses even less space and they fish love .
Thanks for the compliment Ben - means a lot coming from an established breeder like you - it was based on the advice you gave me .
G.P. the Eggs stick well - I put them into the Tank, did a water change and voila - your Red/White pairimmedietly said "Hmmm, like these - how about it!!". The Eggs have attached nicely.
That was yesterday afternoon.
On Bens' advice I immedietly made up an Egg Guard and placed it around the Tile.
Now it's just wait and see (and hope hope hope!!).
Marg.
"True Friends are like Blue Diamonds, so Brilliant, Precious and Rare - Protect them while you can"