Pj cardinal with eggs

[Reef Krazy28]

So I feed the tank yesterday and noticed one of my pajama cardinal wasn't eating, upon further investigation I realized his mouth is full of eggs. Haven't found any good info on trying to rear the fry. Any info will be greatly appreciated, thanks!

 

[legionofdoon]

They sometimes will make it down to the sump and survive but don't count on it.

 

[Reef Krazy28]

That would be a nice find unfortunately old school reefer here still using canister filter and hob protein skimmer with regular water changes lol

 

[afboundguy]

If you could catch them and put them in a acclimation box that could work. Something to hide them from any other fish eating them would work.

 

[afboundguy]

Just make sure you feed heavily after the male "gives birth" as he'll be hungry and if the female is rearing to go again and he doesn't eat or get a break he could suffer and possibly starve to death...

 

[Reef Krazy28]

Thank you! Will give it a try.

 

[Anna K]

I wish you success on this adventure! Please keep us updated, I'd love to know what happens :)