Freshwater

young emerge from the eggs by removing the case, so make sure you know
what you’re seeing before you do anything about it.) If the angelfish are
eating their eggs, remove the piece of slate with the eggs on it and place it in
another tank with an airstone. Water temperature for breeding is 75–78
degrees F; dH 7–16; pH 6.7–7.5.
A Few Final Tips
Chapter 20: Let’s Spawn!
As we hope we’ve made clear, breeding tropical fish can be fun, educational,
and profitable. Just remember the following few simple tips and you’ll be on
your way:
Choose healthy fish to breed.
Breed your fish in a special breeding tank to control your genetic lines.
Make sure your breeding tank has the correct water conditions and
hiding places.
Research your species so that you can benefit from what other aquarists
have learned about breeding that particular type of fish.
Don’t let your fish injure each other during the breeding process.
Most important of all: Have fun and enjoy your new fish!
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