Just watched my female Bangaii give birth

Stolireef · 09/03/2012, 05:33 PM

This was just too amazing. I was pretty sure she was pregnant. A few minutes ago, I noticed that she was swimming up against the male and vibrating. Got some of that behavior on video (need to know how to post this). It took about 20 minutes and, although I missed videoing it (grrrr), I suddenly saw the egg sack pop out. Within less than a second, the male had it in his mouth. You can see it in his mouth just a bit. I can't imagine what it will look like in a few days.

How long before the fry hatch?

I've seen fresh water fish spawn but never like this. It was incredible and although I know the fry will be food for the other fish, I feel lucky to have seen the entire thing.

So, how do I post video? I know how to post pictures but the video will be too large.

Sammibaz · 09/03/2012, 05:56 PM

I think she just gave "Labor Day" a new meaning!!

This is SO exciting!!!! Congrats I creating the perfect environment for them.

PM sent on uploading vids.

I'd love more info on what made you suspect the female was prego. I didn't catch that whole part of my cardinals' timeline.

When I get home I'll look and perplex back on the days it took before the fry ventured into the real world. If I'm to guess, I'd say it was just short of 4 weeks...but longer than 3 weeks.

Can't wait for the video

Stolireef · 09/03/2012, 06:28 PM

Here's the video of the labor. Just missed the egg sack coming out but for those of you with Bangai's, this is what to look for. Watch the female vibrate. This is her in labor. I figure she is about 90% ready at this point.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2-aF...ature=youtu.be

Stolireef · 09/03/2012, 06:31 PM

And here is the male with a mouthful. Will try to get the eggs when visible in his mouth.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUa5R...ature=youtu.be

Stolireef · 09/03/2012, 06:39 PM

Oh, and just to be clear, I could never be a cardinal father. Either spit 'em out or eat 'em.

Buzz1329 · 09/03/2012, 09:17 PM

Cool. Thanks for sharing.

aandfsoccr04 · 09/03/2012, 09:20 PM

That's super cool. This hobby never gets old!

Frick · 09/07/2012, 10:43 AM

Very cool. Are you going to get a long spine urchin for the babies to go into?

Stolireef · 09/07/2012, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Frick

Very cool. Are you going to get a long spine urchin for the babies to go into?

Never heard of that. I don't plan on raising the fry so it's not a big deal. I would like to see them hatch though. I was actually thinking about setting up a web cam but the problem is that it could happen anywhere in the tank. Just have to stay vigilent when I'm home.

09/03/2012, 05:33 PM	#1
Stolireef Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scottsdale AZ Posts: 3,180 Blog Entries: 5	Just watched my female Bangaii give birth This was just too amazing. I was pretty sure she was pregnant. A few minutes ago, I noticed that she was swimming up against the male and vibrating. Got some of that behavior on video (need to know how to post this). It took about 20 minutes and, although I missed videoing it (grrrr), I suddenly saw the egg sack pop out. Within less than a second, the male had it in his mouth. You can see it in his mouth just a bit. I can't imagine what it will look like in a few days. How long before the fry hatch? I've seen fresh water fish spawn but never like this. It was incredible and although I know the fry will be food for the other fish, I feel lucky to have seen the entire thing. So, how do I post video? I know how to post pictures but the video will be too large. __________________ I want to burn twice as bright and half as long. Oh, and a full tank crash is just an excuse for a new build. Current Tank Info: 125 Rimless Leemar, Apex, Trigger 30 Elite Sump, Vertex 180i Skimmer, 2 X Gen4 Radion XR30W, BM Doser, 2xMP40WES, 2xTunze 6095, Sicce Syncra 4.0.

09/03/2012, 06:28 PM	#3
Stolireef Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scottsdale AZ Posts: 3,180 Blog Entries: 5	Here's the video of the labor. Just missed the egg sack coming out but for those of you with Bangai's, this is what to look for. Watch the female vibrate. This is her in labor. I figure she is about 90% ready at this point. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2-aF...ature=youtu.be __________________ I want to burn twice as bright and half as long. Oh, and a full tank crash is just an excuse for a new build. Current Tank Info: 125 Rimless Leemar, Apex, Trigger 30 Elite Sump, Vertex 180i Skimmer, 2 X Gen4 Radion XR30W, BM Doser, 2xMP40WES, 2xTunze 6095, Sicce Syncra 4.0.

09/03/2012, 06:31 PM	#4
Stolireef Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scottsdale AZ Posts: 3,180 Blog Entries: 5	And here is the male with a mouthful. Will try to get the eggs when visible in his mouth. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUa5R...ature=youtu.be __________________ I want to burn twice as bright and half as long. Oh, and a full tank crash is just an excuse for a new build. Current Tank Info: 125 Rimless Leemar, Apex, Trigger 30 Elite Sump, Vertex 180i Skimmer, 2 X Gen4 Radion XR30W, BM Doser, 2xMP40WES, 2xTunze 6095, Sicce Syncra 4.0.

09/03/2012, 06:39 PM	#5
Stolireef Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scottsdale AZ Posts: 3,180 Blog Entries: 5	Oh, and just to be clear, I could never be a cardinal father. Either spit 'em out or eat 'em. __________________ I want to burn twice as bright and half as long. Oh, and a full tank crash is just an excuse for a new build. Current Tank Info: 125 Rimless Leemar, Apex, Trigger 30 Elite Sump, Vertex 180i Skimmer, 2 X Gen4 Radion XR30W, BM Doser, 2xMP40WES, 2xTunze 6095, Sicce Syncra 4.0.

09/03/2012, 09:17 PM	#6
Buzz1329 Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Staten Island Posts: 2,414	Cool. Thanks for sharing. __________________ Current tank info: 180 mixed reef

09/03/2012, 05:56 PM	#2
Sammibaz Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 282	I think she just gave "Labor Day" a new meaning!! This is SO exciting!!!! Congrats I creating the perfect environment for them. PM sent on uploading vids. I'd love more info on what made you suspect the female was prego. I didn't catch that whole part of my cardinals' timeline. When I get home I'll look and perplex back on the days it took before the fry ventured into the real world. If I'm to guess, I'd say it was just short of 4 weeks...but longer than 3 weeks. Can't wait for the video

09/03/2012, 09:20 PM	#7
aandfsoccr04 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 3,561	That's super cool. This hobby never gets old! __________________ 120 gallon mixed reef

09/07/2012, 10:43 AM	#8
Frick AZ FRAG President Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: TempE, AZ Posts: 4,312	Very cool. Are you going to get a long spine urchin for the babies to go into? __________________ Jason Frick "Polyp Whisperer"