Fry, To Keep or Not

[DrgRcr]

Well I pulled a holding Afra mom out of my main tank last night in hopes of good timing and having her spit naturally in a holding tank. Worked like a charm as usual, but she only spit 5 fry. I know that was it because I threw a few pellets in and she ate. So now I'm wondering if it's worth it to keep 5 or make them a breakfast snack and hope for a bigger brood later to make it more worthwhile. Decisions, decisions.:huh:

 

[Stargazer53]

Hmm....I think quality over quantity. Since you have the holding tank set-up already, why not raise these five babies and add any future broods thereafter? I would give the few babies a chance. Who knows? They may end up being super looking fish.

 

[RDTigger]

Might as well give them a shot.. could be the best 5 fry you get....

I'd love a shot at raising some fry...

 

[Pittbull]

Yeah i agree don't waste them unless you just can not place them.. They will be your best due to being the first and then the genetic pool starts to degrade..

 

[santiago]

I think you should keep them and they will also be easier to take care of because there is less of them so you can feed them all equally.

 

[DrgRcr]

Yeah, I've decided to keep them and raise them big enough to sell them. I did some jockeying last night. So now I have them in a 5.5g, and 18 rusty fry in a 20g with a separator. The Rusties are 2 groups of 9, one brood about 2 months older.
Here's a pic of the Afra parents.

 

[RDTigger]

good call...

Put me down on the list as interested if all goes well.....

 

[stratusfearrr]

cool! Good idea on keeping them

 

[DrgRcr]

Your interest has been duly noted Tigger!