Hi everyone.
I have 3 adult spotted cardinalfish in my reef tank.
Noticed the male with swollen mouth about 7-10 days ago. After some reading I thought the right thing to do would be to try and catch him and put him in a small holding tank. I tried to net him this morning and he "spit" a clump of small grey eggs out.
I caught the eggs and put them in the holding tank. Is it a total lost cause now, or should I keep them in the holding tank or put them back in the main tank for the male to grab again or other fish to eat?
Thanks,
Dave
I have 3 adult spotted cardinalfish in my reef tank.
Noticed the male with swollen mouth about 7-10 days ago. After some reading I thought the right thing to do would be to try and catch him and put him in a small holding tank. I tried to net him this morning and he "spit" a clump of small grey eggs out.
I caught the eggs and put them in the holding tank. Is it a total lost cause now, or should I keep them in the holding tank or put them back in the main tank for the male to grab again or other fish to eat?
Thanks,
Dave