Rob2904 Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 Hi, I have 6 Demasoni fry between 5 to 10mm and was wondering when it would be safe to put them into my main tank? They would be going back in with 4 other Demasoni 2 of which are Mum and Dad and full grown I think, 8 Yellow Labs all still fairly young the biggest being about 60mm, 8 Afra's all about 65mm and some small Rustys in a 1200x450x300 tank. I know when all my fish grow they will out grow the tank and an upgrade is on the cards. The filter is an Aqua One CF1200 so is bigger than what the tank needs and should be sweet with the stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanjury Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 If it fits into their mouths it can be food.. I would be worried about the Afra and probably not add them until they are a good 3cm min. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob2904 Posted October 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 Cheers Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfishhead Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 At least 3 or 4cm. I just put two dems about 4cm into main tank yesterday after water change. They fit in alright. If you have a lot of hiding place in the tank. 3 cm probably will do. But anything smaller will become nice food for your other cichlids.... :facepalm: I use to watch 15ish convicts baby about 1.5cm get eaten alive.... quite fun to watch actually.. :sml1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob2904 Posted October 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 I use to watch 15ish convicts baby about 1.5cm get eaten alive.... quite fun to watch actually.. :sml1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herefishiefishie Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Ryan hit the nail on the head... If its an aggro tank, usually take the tank apart, add new fish in timing with gravel vac.. feed all the fish as I add new ones in. Usually the food distraction is enough. Or just get fish down one end with food & place newbies down the other end Frenchy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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