Tsarmina Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 on the 15th my fighters bred (fry free swimming on the 17th). today, they're doing it again. the first time i had them in a breeding tank. this time they are in a community tank. my question is, can i put the second lot of fry into the tank with the first lot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted August 21, 2007 Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 Hi, I wouldn't, the older lot are likely to think the new ones are bbs, you will need to wait a few days. I generally find that if you are going to put two lots in together the younger ones need to wait until they are about 2 weeks old. Size difference is not so great then. Also a good idea to give the female fighter a break from breeding as it will wear her down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsarmina Posted August 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 ok, on that note... i have a spare tank and bits. would it be wise to use tank water to set up or can i use tap water? it will be bare bottom with airstone. should i add floating plants? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted August 21, 2007 Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 which fish are you going to put in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsarmina Posted August 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 the fry. they can't stay in the tank they're in as there are 60 minnows in there and 150 odd bristlenoses already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted August 21, 2007 Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 I'm stunned that they hatched without anything eating them. Use as much water as you can from the existing tank. Doesn't have to be that deep at this stage. You can add a cup or so of water every day to raise the level. Use an air stone and put some floating plant in so when they start to nibble theres algae etc there. They won't like being moved - its best to wait until they are air breathing. Sort of scoop them up with water in a container or if you have to suction them over via a hose. Make sure the new tank is at the right temp and cover it well. Sealing it with gladwrap to keep the humidity in is good. Let me know how you get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsarmina Posted August 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 they haven't hatched yet. only spawned today. both mum and dad collected the eggs and put them in the nest. will start the set up now so i'm prepared for when i have to move them :-? have read that when moving them to make sure they are in water; ie in a cup. well fingers crossed and thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted August 21, 2007 Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 just wondering how you will collect them when they do hatch as they are so very very small. Is there anyway you can sort of get something like an icecream container around the area now so that the nest and father fighter are surrounded. Then when they hatch they will be contained already. It also means that nothing else will be able to eat them which I'm sure they will try to. Generally hatchings in a community tank don't work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsarmina Posted August 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 i'll see what i can do. they weren't supposed to breed again, :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsarmina Posted August 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 well, i have just moved dad and the whole nest into the smaller tank and i didn't drop a single egg (checked, double and triple checked). dad is now making sure everything is in order with HIS nest (i get watched very closely if i go near the tank). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 excellent, didn't know if he'd still look after it. will be interested to find out how it works out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsarmina Posted August 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 well, the eggs hatched early this morning and now dad has his fins full trying to keep them all in the nest :lol: so funny to watch, but i'm glad he's such a good dad. there are heaps more than the first spawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 congratulations - you'll probably end up with 100s of them. Great fun but hard work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsarmina Posted August 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 if i only end up with 1 surviving, it'll still be worth it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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