MDB_fish_newbie
Members
yay! good luck
sushiballs777
Members
nice man, good luck!
jonclark96
Past CCA President
Congrats!
Good luck with them!
Good luck with them!
Localzoo
Board of Directors
CSnyder00
Bearded Wonder
Thanks guys. Eggs are looking good. I may move the male today.
CSnyder00
Bearded Wonder
Male and second female moved. Just mama, two bristlenose plecos, and wigglers. Should I move the plecos?
jonclark96
Past CCA President
I would move them if you can. Why risk it until the fry are larger?
CSnyder00
Bearded Wonder
Thats kinda what I was thinking. Too much of a risk.
CSnyder00
Bearded Wonder
What is everyones thought on possibly putting them in a breeder box to keep them from getting eaten once they are free swimming?
Localzoo
Board of Directors
IMHO they will grow slower and might loose some to them sorting out pecking order.
A small 5 gallon or 10 gallon would probably be your best friend
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jonclark96
Past CCA President
Like Will said, I've noticed that there will be some losses rearing fry in a breeder box due to competition.
CSnyder00
Bearded Wonder
They don't do well when I move them. I lost a whole batch several months back by putting them in a ten gallon. I plan on keeping them in the 75 they are in now. Just need to be able to feed them.
MDB_fish_newbie
Members
my gro fry has been loving the micro worms!
CSnyder00
Bearded Wonder
I like using crushed flake and bbs, but I am concerned I won't be able to get food to them in such a large tank.
Localzoo
Board of Directors
Is it a established tank? Is there Decore or plants etc? Then you will be fine they will find things to eat off of. You can also feed them well then up the water changes....but the fry In the 75 being fed well shouldn't create too much waste
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CSnyder00
Bearded Wonder
I know they will feed off of microorganisms, but is that enough? Its been established since last August with no problems. Previously, this tank had been set up for 2-3 years, but I moved states, so I doubt much of the beneficial bacteria survived.
Localzoo
Board of Directors
It won't be enough but it helps significantly.
In my experience if you forget a feeding they won't starve bc they can eat a snack here and there - but in a breeder box they won't have that opportunity. Plus microworms will be distributed evenly through the water column.
2-3 feedings a day will be awesome btw
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In my experience if you forget a feeding they won't starve bc they can eat a snack here and there - but in a breeder box they won't have that opportunity. Plus microworms will be distributed evenly through the water column.
2-3 feedings a day will be awesome btw
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CSnyder00
Bearded Wonder
I need some microworms. Where can I get them?
Localzoo
Board of Directors
I can share some if you are in the silver spring area
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CSnyder00
Bearded Wonder
Bowie, so no go. Anyone near Bowie wanna share? The fry are free swimming. They will be with mom for 2-3 days and then I am pulling her once I see them start to eat. Sound right to y'all?