Ok so the first batch are now 6 weeks old maybe? Five survived and I *think* they are all female. But the adult male is still in the tank and the adult female just has more babies. I want to move the male out (find a new home) and then find someone to take the second set of fry (maybe 2 weeks old now).
I realize someone may want them as feeder fry and I am ok with that too. But I am wondering at what age they can be moved without them just dying right away in the transport bag/container?
I have also considered a tank divider to separate the males and females, but I understand that two males will fight, esp without any females. I also thought about a second tank but that's a slippery slope.
Thoughts on what to do? Is it cruel to flush the males? I can not bare it, but I don't want my tank to die either. The nitrate was high when I tested so I added solution to lower it. I hope that works. Argh! Its my fault for not realizing I was sold a male when I asked for a female. I should have learned to tell earlier and verified the sex before I put him in the tank.
Suggestions and information are appreciated!
Thanks,
Lynn
I realize someone may want them as feeder fry and I am ok with that too. But I am wondering at what age they can be moved without them just dying right away in the transport bag/container?
I have also considered a tank divider to separate the males and females, but I understand that two males will fight, esp without any females. I also thought about a second tank but that's a slippery slope.
Thoughts on what to do? Is it cruel to flush the males? I can not bare it, but I don't want my tank to die either. The nitrate was high when I tested so I added solution to lower it. I hope that works. Argh! Its my fault for not realizing I was sold a male when I asked for a female. I should have learned to tell earlier and verified the sex before I put him in the tank.
Suggestions and information are appreciated!
Thanks,
Lynn