New Baby in my Main tank

[Ian h]

woke up today to find this

 

[FreshyFresh]

Cool! What do you think it is?

 

[Ian h]

I think it's my bronze Cory's! They've been laying eggs ever other week lol looking for a cheap tank to set up a fry tank lol also another tank for my Tetras

 

[fishorama]

Congrats! So cute

 

[Ian h]

I also have 9 hatchlings

 

[fishorama]

Wow! That's exciting! So, how's the new tank hunt going? You don't have to make a rash decision for these fry, if they've bred once, they'll do it again. But raising fry is the "next step" in fish keeping. Good luck!

Spring is a good time to hit up garage sales...neighbors, relatives, coworkers etc. LOL, enabling you!

 

[Ian h]

I have found a few good priced ones somewhat close to me. But I am going to buy a new tank on Sunday and maybe a used one for breeding.
Yeah I've researched the crap out of keeping baby's alive. but need a tank soon just for eggs lol. I also got to find people/stores to sell to.

 

[fishorama]

Well, until you raise fry to sellable size (say 1/2 an inch, or, to Canadians, a cm, lol), it's a moot point. No lfs is willing to take tiny fry. But you're on your way! It's a fun adventure, enjoy it! & work on your daily water changing & several times/day feeding skills, your going to need them!!

More pics please!

 

[Ian h]

how often do i feed the fry once the egg sac is gone?

 

[Ian h]

 

[fishorama]

That's pretty blurry pic, JK, lol.

Feed them at least 2 or 3 times/day (more if you can) if you can keep up with big daily water changes. Not just WCs but vacuuming out uneaten & poo ( but not the fry!). The more you feed & the more WCs, the faster they'll grow...But let this be a learning experience in finding a food the fry will eat & all the work involved, it's not trivial!! You can do it!!

Microworms or a slow dissolving tablet, pellet or wafer type food might be good...see what works.