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The spawning of Sewellia lineolata, first pictures

Post by Menu » Mon Feb 07, 2011 11:25 am

A couple of weeks my S. lineolata spawn again the whole day.
So I take the chance and took some pics.

First, the male advertises long to the female, after the fins of the female will nibbled.
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The male tries to hook the female with his fins.
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Then they take off to lay eggs.
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The flight itself is spectacular!
It is very difficult to get good clear pics.
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Re: The spawning of Sewellia lineolata

Post by Mad Duff » Mon Feb 07, 2011 12:12 pm

Wonderful stuff :D
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Re: The spawning of Sewellia lineolata

Post by palaeodave » Mon Feb 07, 2011 2:29 pm

That is amazing. Thank you for posting them!
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Re: The spawning of Sewellia lineolata

Post by starsplitter7 » Mon Feb 07, 2011 3:23 pm

WOuld it possible to do a short video of their spawning? The pictures are amazing!
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Re: The spawning of Sewellia lineolata

Post by Graeme Robson » Mon Feb 07, 2011 5:32 pm

Well documented! 8)

That's what I like to See! 8)
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Re: The spawning of Sewellia lineolata

Post by Emma Turner » Mon Feb 07, 2011 6:04 pm

Excellent photographs, Menu! :D It is always great to see proper detailed evidence of loach spawnings. Have you found any fry?
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Re: The spawning of Sewellia lineolata

Post by Jim Powers » Mon Feb 07, 2011 7:14 pm

FINALLY someone got pics of the spawning!! Thanks for sharing!!! :D
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Re: The spawning of Sewellia lineolata

Post by odyssey » Tue Feb 08, 2011 6:49 am

Wonderful!
Surprisingly, they connect mutual hand and spawning!

Thanks！
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Re: The spawning of Sewellia lineolata

Post by SgtMajWiggles » Tue Feb 08, 2011 9:10 am

Wow, great work! Maybe these photos could be added to this article(http://www.loaches.com/articles/breeding-sewellia), to preserve them for other hobbyists? I have had 2 females and a male for just a few weeks. Any tips on inducing spawning or saving eggs/raising fry?
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Re: The spawning of Sewellia lineolata

Post by Menu » Tue Feb 08, 2011 12:40 pm

Thanks for the comments!
Emma Turner wrote: Have you found any fry?
Of course Emma, in the tank are fry in all sizes. Unfortunately, most eggs are eaten by the shrimp, snails and white clouds, but a few always disappear.

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Re: The spawning of Sewellia lineolata, first pictures

Post by wasserscheu » Tue Feb 08, 2011 2:47 pm

I find it amazing that you caught the engageing with the fins - fantastic, great fotos.
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Re: The spawning of Sewellia lineolata, first pictures

Post by planty » Tue Feb 08, 2011 6:45 pm

wow amazing pics!!

would love to read the specs of the aquarium and maintenance.

thanks.
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Re: The spawning of Sewellia lineolata, first pictures

Post by Menu » Wed Feb 09, 2011 10:08 am

planty wrote:wow amazing pics!!

would love to read the specs of the aquarium and maintenance.
Check out here: http://forums.loaches.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=21384
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Re: The spawning of Sewellia lineolata, first pictures

Post by planty » Wed Feb 09, 2011 5:38 pm

thanks,
great tank!
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Re: The spawning of Sewellia lineolata, first pictures

Post by piggy4 » Wed Feb 16, 2011 3:47 pm

Well done Menu and as Emma says well documented :!: though in fairness any kind of spawning is welcome news , between Menu ,Mark and Mick there's been some great acheivments concerning loaches in recent times , is it me or has it got something to do with the letter M :?: Master Breeders indeed :lol:
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