How to Ensure Proper Angelfish Spawning

Sometimes you may notice that the angelfish do notjob. If still nothing happens, it is time for adding of
breed. This is possible due to many factors. Changereverse osmosis water or de-ionized water. This will
of habitat, feeling of insecurity, lack of proper lightinggive more security to the fish. Take great care of
and brighter environment may be some of thequality food during this period and after doing all this,
reasons. A few adjustments can solve the problems.if the fish even then are not giving results, they must
But you have to give special attention to the positionbe shifted again in the large tank.
of the aquarium, provision of a quieter location atWhen they will be re-taken to the large fish, some
which you can preferably place the aquarium on afighting may happen due to redistribution of
higher stand and ensuring the non-presence of otherterritories. Usually these fights are not serious in a
fish which may be interfering while they breed.larger tank but young and deserving fish need your
Many varieties of angelfish are considered easy tospecial care to avoid any possible mishap. You better
breed, provided they are kept in good conditions andkeep an eye on them for the first day. If you find
environment which include the water and food qualityone extraordinarily aggressive, it needs separation. An
supplies. You can judge the poor conditions by theegg crate can solve the problem. Use this to divide
condition of fish itself. Angelfish in poor conditions willthe aquarium into two halves. Keep the aggressive
be visibly thin and eat little. Giving some time and byone in one half. It will be watching other fish but will
proper care, you can bring such fish in breedingnot be able to hurt them.
conditions. Most of the angelfish types start breedingIt needs experimentation and experience to make
at the age of six to seven months but some typesthe angelfish breed. They usually spawn on any
like double dose angelfish may take a little longer.material. You should use a fish friendly surface for
Newly bought angelfish are preferably kept in a largethis reason and it should be removable after the end
aquarium which easily occupies at-least seventyof mating session. A 2" by 10" spawning slate is
gallons of water. When you observe that the fishusually used for artificial hatching of goldfish eggs.
have start pairing and driving off all the others, it isThis slate is helpful in maintaining the flow of water
the perfect time for their pairing. Shift them to aover eggs and don't let them get dry. You may use
spawning aquarium and take greater care of them.another medium also but special care is needed
When after doing so, if you observe that the fishregarding the sticky nature of the material and the
haven't still gone spawning then try some moredarker color. Putting two or three fish in each
techniques. The first technique is a little variation inbreeding aquarium can incredibly increase the pairing
temperature. Cooler water may give them a moreof fish and ultimately they will spawn soon on the
natural environment. If this does not work, bringslates.
some fish in another tank near them. It will do the