The last time she laid an egg veil was in May. While one might expect this one to be a bit smaller, it's actually about the same size as the last one. So come visit the Aquarium this weekend and look for this exhibit on the third level. Take a moment to watch this fabric-like sheet sway and flow throughout the exhibit's gentle current. There's a good chance that you'll walk away being amazed and a little more relaxed. It's truly a beautiful sight.
And don't forget to look for the goosefish! She'll probably be nestled into the gravel on the bottom of the tank. She might be fishing with her modified dorsal fin, trying to entice a fish into her enormous mouth. Or she might just be resting after all that hard work laying the egg veil.
will the eggs eventually hatch? what will NEA do with all those baby goosefish? need more info?
ReplyDeleteGreat question, Jan! No, the eggs will not hatch. There is not a male goosefish in the exhibit so the eggs are not fertile. The aquarists usually keep the egg veil in the exhibit for a couple days and then they remove it before it starts to break down. Thanks for your interest!
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