Breeder tank ideas

[Guest]

Hi guys,

Can someone help me with ideas on how to set up my old 15ltr tank so that I can use it to put my pregnant platys in before they give birth. I would really like to save the fry. It's set up with heater, gravel & pump, but no plants or fish. I've heard that CoryDoras wont eat the fry, is this true? What fish/plants can I put in there with them that wont pose a threat to the babies? Look forward to your thoughts.

[Tsarmina]

for livebearer fry, i have found java moss on the bottom and indian fern floating are the best plants.

corys won't eat the fry so are ok. bristlenoses are better as they will clean the tank.

[Guest]

Hi Tsarmina, thanks for the quick response. I'm thinking Panda CoryDoras & ottos, as they stay small & I already have some in my community tank & they're fine. What do you think? Where's the best place to get the Java moss & Indian Fern?? I'm on a tight budget. . . . I'm only 13!

[Tsarmina]

do you get over to this side of the hill at all??

if you do i can give you some to get you started

the cories will be fine, but i haven't had any otto's. so i don't know the answer to that one

[Guest]

Thanks thats very kind of you. I'll pm you if we're heading over your way any time soon.

[Tsarmina]

no problems