Second clutch dirty

[joseywolves]

Following off my first post.
my 2yr old Golden laid a tiny 35 or so clutch. I removed them from the tank but all seemed infertile. Two days later when I went to clean the waste and change the water I was surprised to find a massive clutch. Unfortunately she laid them in all of the pairs waste.

they all seem to be developing very fast. The water is 68 degrees.

my question is. Is there a way to clean the eggs? And, is them being coated in the waste going to cause any health issues once they start to hatch? When they’re still in the egg and eating it I’m worried that the waste will hurt them.

any ideas would help.
thanks in advance.

 

[Calgarycoppers]

Just water change the eggs a few times and swish around with your hand to loosen any debris.

This happens and its fine - as they hatch move to a separate tub

 

[joseywolves]

Okay. Thanks so much. My love for these little guys and Axotols grows every day.

 

[Calgarycoppers]

Do not try to raise them all.

Do you have your hatchery and quality eggs ready etc

Okay. Thanks so much. My love for these little guys and Axotols grows every day.

 

[joseywolves]

I’ve got a full set up with ten 10 g tanks.
As for the raising them. I plan to raise as many as I can. There’s a local pet store that I’m gonna gift any that I can’t find homes for. I’ve already talked to the owner.

 

[Otterwoman]

You don't have to be so concerned about cleaning the eggs. In nature, eggs get laid in the muck and do just fine. There is a method of raising eggs called the "dirty tank method." I never raised axies, but many other species, and I always use the dirty tank method. Here is a link.

 

[joseywolves]

Awesome! Thanks.