Cherry Barb Fry and Several Platy Fry - Aquarium Advice

Atl300zx · 07-05-2007, 11:09 AM

I didnt know i had a male and female and since the barbs are the smallest fish in my tank, i was sure that any fry that hatched (or birthed from some of my live bearers) would have a chance to survive.

Boy was i wrong. My tank is densely planted giving shelter to them. When doing a water change i saw several Platys fry (no suprise there, i have a tank of young Platys as my female gives birth about every 4 weeks consistently) and 1 cherry barb fry. It was kinda cool since this is my first fry from a non-live bearer. Also i have such a crew of omnivorous "algae" eaters, i wouldnt think eggs would stand a chance, esp since my snail clutches never last more than 2-3 hrs.

Ill see if I can snap a picture or two next water change.

rich311k · 07-05-2007, 11:13 AM

Congrats, that is very cool.

Atl300zx · 07-06-2007, 01:04 PM

I got some pics, ill post tonite. It was hard to get a clear picture of the little guy. I hope he hides well enough to survive. I assume all his brothers and sisters didnt make it.

src · 08-13-2007, 11:54 PM

Congratulations. I hope they have survived!

I started with 7 Cherry Barbs (4F/3M) last year, and every 4-5 months 2 or 3 juveniles (about 1/2 inch long) show up. By the time I see them, they have gotten big enough to survive to adulthood. Never really thought that the cherry barbs would be the breeders in my tank. Quite a nice surprise when it happens.

07-05-2007, 11:09 AM	#1
Atl300zx Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 461	Cherry Barb Fry and Several Platy Fry I didnt know i had a male and female and since the barbs are the smallest fish in my tank, i was sure that any fry that hatched (or birthed from some of my live bearers) would have a chance to survive. Boy was i wrong. My tank is densely planted giving shelter to them. When doing a water change i saw several Platys fry (no suprise there, i have a tank of young Platys as my female gives birth about every 4 weeks consistently) and 1 cherry barb fry. It was kinda cool since this is my first fry from a non-live bearer. Also i have such a crew of omnivorous "algae" eaters, i wouldnt think eggs would stand a chance, esp since my snail clutches never last more than 2-3 hrs. Ill see if I can snap a picture or two next water change.

07-06-2007, 01:04 PM	#3
Atl300zx Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 461	I got some pics, ill post tonite. It was hard to get a clear picture of the little guy. I hope he hides well enough to survive. I assume all his brothers and sisters didnt make it. __________________ 55 Gallon Tank Log

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07-05-2007, 11:13 AM	#2
rich311k Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 8,972 Images: 35	Congrats, that is very cool.

08-13-2007, 11:54 PM	#4
src Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 476	Congratulations. I hope they have survived! I started with 7 Cherry Barbs (4F/3M) last year, and every 4-5 months 2 or 3 juveniles (about 1/2 inch long) show up. By the time I see them, they have gotten big enough to survive to adulthood. Never really thought that the cherry barbs would be the breeders in my tank. Quite a nice surprise when it happens.