Moving Fry?

[Becca]

So the Guianacara sp. and their 100's of fry have taken over about half of a 55 gallon tank. I've noticed some of the other fish looking beat-up, which is no big surprise. I thought moving some of the fry might help alleviate the situation. What is the best way to move tiny little fry without killing them?

 

[JasonC]

I really like soda bottle fry traps... http://www.nano-reef.com/topic/249712-water-bottle-fish-trap/

Works really well for me.

 

[spazmattik]

Fry trap sounds to close to fly trap.. since its a v shape entrance does this make it a ..venus fry trap?? hardy har har.. cool diy. sorta like a little minnow trap. Is it bad to use a net? I did this and didn't notice any significant loss.

 

[mchambers]

Turkey basters will work for very small fry.

 

[hollyfish2000]

Yup, turkey basters, or a small siphon like the one you used for the shrimp tank. I also have a tiny brine shimp net that's worked as well. I'm not sure removing fry will reduce the aggression in the tank, though. If they're like rainbows, they'll protect the fry until the fry group dwindles to a certain level and then they'll eat them or abandon them.

 

[dogofwar]

Siphon...airline tubing can work great...

Matt

 

[toddnbecka]

I'd forget moving the fry (until they're not tiny any longer) and put in a poret divider instead.

 

[rsretep]

Siphon...airline tubing can work great...

Matt

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