Zebra Danio Fry!

[Brian Feeder of Fish]

Update: Some of the fry are now free-swimming in the water. Others are still stuck to the glass, which I believe means they are still in their egg yolk. I believe all the actual eggs have hatched. I also went ahead and threw in the guppy grass from my main tank.
My questions above still stand.
Here are the pics:
Aww... Aren't they cute? They are probably around a few millimeters, my best guess.
Thanks,
Brian

 

[tanker]

Tossing in a filter pad is not going to help. The water must flow through it to be of help.
LFS sell "Sponge Covers" for filter intakes, so fry will not get sucked into the filter. They look like this
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aquarium-Fi...ver-High-Quality-/190638133935#ht_2412wt_1153

Snails will not eat "Living Fry".

 

[Brian Feeder of Fish]

Are those for sponge filters? I only have HOBs. Should I get a sponge or is there something else I can do with an HOB?

 

[tanker]

There are sponges that can be used on any HOB intake. LFS should carry them.

 

[Brian Feeder of Fish]

I have also heard of using a sock to cover the intake, is that good?
Thanks,
Brian

 

[Brian Feeder of Fish]

Or could I put a fabric filter bag over the intake? The kind that you fill with charcoal stuff.
Thanks,
Brian

 

[tanker]

Or could I put a fabric filter bag over the intake? The kind that you fill with charcoal stuff.

Yes, but they clog fast and may over-tax the filter motor.

 

[Brian Feeder of Fish]

Ok, I found a piece of foam that was acting as a large particle filter in another filter, so I took it and fastened it over the intake with some unwaxed dental floss. Now I just need to figure out food. Like I said, I have the plant and the filter in there; will that house enough infusoria for until they can eat crushed flake? Or is there something else I need to do before then?
Thanks,
Brian

 

[tanker]

I really do not think there is enough infusorium from the filter and plants. Some of the fry may survive, but maybe only a few. You really need to provide them with food.

Just thought of this== Try mashing a few flakes with a little water into a semi paste. Use an eye-dropper and give them a few drops mixed with more water, see if that will works.

Tough to play catch-up after getting frys and trying to save them. What you learn this time, you will be more prepared the next time.

 

[Brian Feeder of Fish]

Mmm, flake paste. I'll give that a shot, I'll update here with results.
Thanks so much,
Brian