Hi guys. On this video I'll be showing you how to breed steel blue lyretail killifish. Egg collection, I'll also show you how i make a spawning mop. Join me for part 1.
Great stuff and the mop is exactly the right colour for happy breeding - way easier than using a peat substrate like most of the old guys do. The moss is great spawning material too. When I had the shop I loved getting the killifish in as there were so many different variations of them with some being incredibly beautiful - the steel blues were probably our most popular ones. Nice work showing people how to make a spawning mop too. Groovy.
i use marbles for the sunken types and cork for the flouting types when making mops for breading. Then i run the flouters under hot water to get them water logged as they sit better in the tank faster. Although there breeding mops i have found most fish seem to like playing within them, so peeps give it a bash and see if your fish like them. Great video sir, Thank you.
Another awesome vid mate👍🏻 Have you ever kept the Blue Gularis killifish ? And are they available over here as ive never seen any for sale.And yes please do a vid on keeping daphnia etc as this is a great way to feed your fish .
I've only ever got 1 pair of the blue gularis and a spare male here in uk off ebay but both the males managed to jump out my tank they were beautiful I've not seen any since
Just got a pair of Australe abt 2 weeks ago... Been pulling 3-8 eggs a day. Having issues with fungus tho. If i use methylene blue for the eggs, can the fry hatch in meth. blue? Cn u recommend a step by step procedure on hatching them. Thanx Mark... Really appreciate the content u make for ur viewers... Leaps and bounds ahead of other youtubers!
The jellyfish is on hold for a bit as I have to go away for a bit and they need special care and i need to be here. Cant wait to get them in myself!! 👍😀
My female actually started to develop the same tail shape and colouration as the male.. looked like a male female hybrid... and I have them in my community tank with tetra and molly
Hi, I got a question, hope a reply Do you always keep the cover on the container? And do you need to add water or sth else in the container in 20 more days? Thank you
Mark, the waterfall in your intro - looks like the Latak waterfall in Lambir National Park. Am I right ? I did plenty of fish collecting just outside the park. Great area.
The mop is the right colour if you pick up the eggs : they will be easy to find. But if you see them, don't forget the fish will see them too and may eat some of them. I prefer yellowish mops and I change the mop every 10 days. Also, there is special wool with thin thread that looks like plants in your aquarium.
Awesome video, love your videos they have a lot of information. I'm going to be getting a fish tank soon, I can only get a 10 gallon because apartment rules. I'm still not sure what kind of fish to get because it's such a small sized tank.
MARK'S AQUATICS just looked at my lease and found out that I can have a 20 gallon tank. I'm thinking about getting some Green Kubotai Rasbora, Phoenix Rasbora, and maybe some least killifish.
great vid mark love the breeding series .. any chance your going to do rams? i just got 3 of them a male and 2 females .. love rams i think they have been courting already plus they was in the tank at the store too .. i think they mount brooders aren't they and do they need like a cave or something?
cool ill look forward to it:) im going to post a pic of them on your site also .. been having mouse issues lately ..think i got that problem fixed so now i can post them:)
Making those mop things seems really simple and I definitely think I want to try it, since I have a breeding pair of Notho Killi's but I've never had anywhere to collect the eggs whenever I've spotted them breeding. It might not work out since I don't have separate tanks for breeding etc but worth trying I feel like. Is the wool good to use straight away or should it be treated beforehand in some way to make sure it's tank safe, or should it be good to go? I know this is a fairly old video now but I thought it couldn't hurt to ask!
The behavior of your individual fish is far more important than generalizations about the species. My local pet store sold me a "pair" and male killed female. 1 to 1 ratio was very wrong! Some sources say to keep males and females apart either in another tank or a separator in between breeding times. Numerous klillifish are also reported to be too aggressive for a community tank. You might breed after water change and ph balancing and live feeding if you are going to keep offspring. You might bring them together to breed periodically just to keep them happy even if yout don't have time to separate eggs.. Perhaps females have a less aggressive temperament and could live in a female mixed species community while males could live in a partitioned tank? Tanks tend to multiply.
Thankyou very much for your time, energy and commitment to the hobby. May God always bless you‼️☮️🤙
Great stuff and the mop is exactly the right colour for happy breeding - way easier than using a peat substrate like most of the old guys do. The moss is great spawning material too.
When I had the shop I loved getting the killifish in as there were so many different variations of them with some being incredibly beautiful - the steel blues were probably our most popular ones.
Nice work showing people how to make a spawning mop too.
Groovy.
where do I get the sinking ball for the sponge mop....benn just about everywhere???
Great info I love killies, they're beautiful this is something to consider when I have some more time!
As always an excellent video. A 28 min video passes with the blink of an eye, and that means it’s very interesting. Thanks Mark.
this video is right on time because I was thinking about buying some killi fish for my 3rd fish tank, great video Mark thanks
You should do a care video for people who wants them as pets
Great stuff. Looking forward to watching the continuation. Big thumbs up. Thanks Mark.
Wow. The eggs look like mini pearls! You have incredible eyesight ! Please do one on Blue Gularis and Argentine pearlfish.
i use marbles for the sunken types and cork for the flouting types when making mops for breading. Then i run the flouters under hot water to get them water logged as they sit better in the tank faster. Although there breeding mops i have found most fish seem to like playing within them, so peeps give it a bash and see if your fish like them. Great video sir, Thank you.
Awesome video mark . You knowledge is outstanding on fish keeping
This video was an inspiration I was always scared to work with killifish but this seems makes it easier and simpler
Another awsome video sir thanks. Happy fishkeeping
Quality stuff, Mark!
Just brilliant
Another great vid! Thanks for sharing this info!
I cant find the part 2 video 1 of your videos i missed a while back very rare that happens ,i m hooked on them thanks mark
I only did part one . I've still got the eggs 😂👍
Outstanding video , very interesting ...
Your a very clever man
Another awesome vid mate👍🏻 Have you ever kept the Blue Gularis killifish ? And are they available over here as ive never seen any for sale.And yes please do a vid on keeping daphnia etc as this is a great way to feed your fish .
I've only ever got 1 pair of the blue gularis and a spare male here in uk off ebay but both the males managed to jump out my tank they were beautiful I've not seen any since
Just brilliant to watch this guy I would like Mark to come down to the next aqua depo show next time it's on..... great day out there
I'll have to come down next time.👍😀
MARK'S AQUATICS definitely Mark I'll meet u down there be great to meet u
Just got a pair of Australe abt 2 weeks ago... Been pulling 3-8 eggs a day. Having issues with fungus tho. If i use methylene blue for the eggs, can the fry hatch in meth. blue? Cn u recommend a step by step procedure on hatching them.
Thanx Mark... Really appreciate the content u make for ur viewers... Leaps and bounds ahead of other youtubers!
Another top video Mark how about a look at the jelly tank.....
The jellyfish is on hold for a bit as I have to go away for a bit and they need special care and i need to be here. Cant wait to get them in myself!! 👍😀
Mark I was wondering you mean compost or peat moss? Just wondering. Thanks again for all your great content.
just come across your channel great vid and you have a new subscriber :)
Thank you for watching and subscribing. 😀👍
My female actually started to develop the same tail shape and colouration as the male.. looked like a male female hybrid... and I have them in my community tank with tetra and molly
Hi, I got a question, hope a reply
Do you always keep the cover on the container? And do you need to add water or sth else in the container in 20 more days? Thank you
Hey Mark you should get like a little mirror and place it behind the aquarium.
Love your videos, are you going to make anymore?
Mark, the waterfall in your intro - looks like the Latak waterfall in Lambir National Park. Am I right ? I did plenty of fish collecting just outside the park. Great area.
It could be. In not 100% tho.
Sir you are awesome!
Done two mark
The mop is the right colour if you pick up the eggs : they will be easy to find. But if you see them, don't forget the fish will see them too and may eat some of them. I prefer yellowish mops and I change the mop every 10 days. Also, there is special wool with thin thread that looks like plants in your aquarium.
Mark i love the breeding series !! i am about to try make galaxy rasboras. first time for me
Good luck.👍😀
Awesome video, love your videos they have a lot of information. I'm going to be getting a fish tank soon, I can only get a 10 gallon because apartment rules. I'm still not sure what kind of fish to get because it's such a small sized tank.
Killifish would be perfect, You can buy the eggs on ebay and then hatch them out in your tank and watch them grow.👍😀
MARK'S AQUATICS just looked at my lease and found out that I can have a 20 gallon tank. I'm thinking about getting some Green Kubotai Rasbora, Phoenix Rasbora, and maybe some least killifish.
Mark Can u make breeding mops....... great for fry to hide....
What's the best ratio of male to female when it comes to breeding killifish?
Another great video!
Hi Mark, great video. Will there be a part 2, or did something go wrong with the eggs?
Hi. No nothing went wrong. I still have them in storage.
Hi mark.. What's happen if we just let the eggs in the water?
Will it turns into fry?
If you breed them in a separate tank can't you just leave the eggs in water with this species and take parent fish and the fry will hatch?
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How long do u leave the mop in
great vid mark love the breeding series .. any chance your going to do rams? i just got 3 of them a male and 2 females .. love rams i think they have been courting already plus they was in the tank at the store too .. i think they mount brooders aren't they and do they need like a cave or something?
I like rams. could be one for a future breeding video.👍😀
cool ill look forward to it:) im going to post a pic of them on your site also .. been having mouse issues lately ..think i got that problem fixed so now i can post them:)
Hi Mark, great video! Is there actually a part 2, hatch/grow up video?
No I haven't gotten to it yet. Still got the eggs tho.😀👍
Oh Ok, I was only curious about the hatch and raise, have nice evening!
Great video Mark as always. I was just wondering what their life span is. Thanks
Hi. They can live for two years if looked after properly 😀👍
@@MARKSAQUATICS great thanks.
These seem similar to aphyosemion Australe killifish I have currently
Nice video. How long will killifish live?
I really depends on the spices. Blue steel killifish can live up to two years. 🎅👍
Mark where did you get the killifish? These are so beautiful.
I got them from my local maidenhead aquatics shop.👍😀
Making those mop things seems really simple and I definitely think I want to try it, since I have a breeding pair of Notho Killi's but I've never had anywhere to collect the eggs whenever I've spotted them breeding. It might not work out since I don't have separate tanks for breeding etc but worth trying I feel like. Is the wool good to use straight away or should it be treated beforehand in some way to make sure it's tank safe, or should it be good to go? I know this is a fairly old video now but I thought it couldn't hurt to ask!
Make sure you boil the mops first ok. This will remove any dye that is left.
@@MARKSAQUATICS Thanks for the reply so fast!
Nothos need to spawn in peat moss I've never personally had any spawn in mops
How do you keep the moist peat from growing fungus?
Sorry I didn't mention that! I pour boiling hot water over the peat first then squeeze it out .👍😀
Yeah I'm a bit anxious about leaving the mosquito larvae too long or them hatching in my home if my fish miss a few?
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Did you ever do a follow up video on this with killi babies etc?
No. I've still got the eggs. I must do a follow up vid. 😀👍
@@MARKSAQUATICS Sounds awesome to me!
You did not mention they make good certain tie back tassels,floor mops,whitewash brush,toilet brush ,tickling stick exc
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Can Acrylic yarn be used instead of wool?
Hi . Yes that's fine 😊👍
How long can you keep the eggs in the peat for ?
For months as long as they are kept damp in boiled peat.
Hey Mark, did you make a part 2 for the hatching of the eggs?
22 degrees hot or cold????
22 degrees Celsius warm. 😀👍
What happened to part 2?
what is the buffering substrate ??
Fluval stratum. Thanks for watching.👍😀
Same size as a goldfish egg
Why my golden killifish mal killed both the feamal i add one more but the mal killifish still deatroy the fen untill the feamal die
The behavior of your individual fish is far more important than generalizations about the species. My local pet store sold me a "pair" and male killed female. 1 to 1 ratio was very wrong! Some sources say to keep males and females apart either in another tank or a separator in between breeding times. Numerous klillifish are also reported to be too aggressive for a community tank. You might breed after water change and ph balancing and live feeding if you are going to keep offspring. You might bring them together to breed periodically just to keep them happy even if yout don't have time to separate eggs.. Perhaps females have a less aggressive temperament and could live in a female mixed species community while males could live in a partitioned tank? Tanks tend to multiply.
How did you get on with the white clouds?
Video coming soon.👍😀
Are you selling those cucumber holders? I want some
Should have some ready soon.👍😀
Brother how can i know 22 degrees temperature 🤒, 😭😭😭
is there a part 2
Not yet . Hopefully coming soon 😀👍
Lol I made that comment 5 seconds in lol....
Hi Mark...will you and Mrs Marks Aquatics adopt me...pleeeeaaasssse? I need to pick your brain about 5 hrs a day every day! Lol
Wow...they look bigger than angel fish and discus eggs...I’m surprised 😯
What do you use for a mop?
Ooops...I asked too soon...sorry
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