Severum eggs and babies? advice needed ASAP

[steve617]

I have a 58 gal tank and my severums spawned a little over 2 weeks ago. This was around their 4th attempt. They usually ate the eggs, however this time there were sucessful. They share the tank wit a syn decorus, 2 banjo cats and 3 rasbora tetra's. Slowly the babies were being picked off by the others. Last week I have removed the tetras and have placed a divider in the tank at this time I only have 3 surviving babies. These 3 are doing fine since they are seperated but they are with the parents. They love to protect their babies. Here is my problem. Early this morning they have laid more eggs. Looks to be around 150 or more. Just wondering will the 3 older babies still be allright in the tank? Or should I get a small tank and put the babies in there? Thanks for any advice.

Steve

 

[TorturedSOUL]

HAHA...I'd say let the fish all fend for themselves. If you really want to breed them for a reason then put the severums in a tank by themselves. Otherwise if jr can't make it then think of it as free food.

 

[grottosandfins]

Doesn't sound like you're going to be short of fish. Consider yourself lucky. I can't get mine to breed.

 

[Angel Freak]

I'd move the babies if I were you becasue now mom and dad have new babis and might eat them.
HTH

 

[mooman]

Agreed, they will most likely eat the older fry. If you want to grow them up, you will need another tank. It doesnt' have to be elaborate. just a tank with a sponge filter and a heater will do. Lots of water changes, bbs a couple/few time a day. Good Luck.