[Peter Finke]

Dear Schellfisch, I remember that Foersch had such problems with some pairs too, but most of these eggs developed properly nevertheless (if the water was OK). This may – hopefully! – be the same in your case. I am sure, you will try to raise young even from eggs that lie on the bottom of the cave. Those eggs should be fertilized and may develop although they are not as eagerly cared for by the male. But often they are: most males try to fix them again and again, without success but probably by cleaning them nevertheless from adhering bacteria or fughus.