Urgent HELP needed please, new fry in a community tank - Aquarium Advice

Graybeard · 08-29-2006, 08:26 PM

My two gold Angels have had eggs several times since I set up this tank and I assumed they had more eggs a few weeks ago since the pair were guarding a plastic swordtail plant.

Tonight I noticed one Angel was smashing some of the tetras at feeding time but didn't noticed the fry. My daughter did see them a little while ago, probably 20 or 30 total. The Angels are both beating off the other fish that stray to close.

This is a well established tank with quite a bit of plastic planting and a large fake log.

Is it possible to separate the Angels and fry?

If yes, what is the best method?

What do I need to feed them?

What is the expected survival rate if left as they are?

I have 1 Ram, 1 Yellow Tetra, 5 Serpae Tetra, 5 Glowlite? Tetra's with a red stripe, 2 Otto's, a Pleco and 5 Cory's.

BrianNY · 08-30-2006, 03:48 PM

Unfortunately it isn't very realistic to try and save fry in a community tank. The best thing to do is remove as many as you can and provide their own grow out tank.

08-29-2006, 08:26 PM	#1
Graybeard Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Bayou City Posts: 49	Urgent HELP needed please, new fry in a community tank My two gold Angels have had eggs several times since I set up this tank and I assumed they had more eggs a few weeks ago since the pair were guarding a plastic swordtail plant. Tonight I noticed one Angel was smashing some of the tetras at feeding time but didn't noticed the fry. My daughter did see them a little while ago, probably 20 or 30 total. The Angels are both beating off the other fish that stray to close. This is a well established tank with quite a bit of plastic planting and a large fake log. Is it possible to separate the Angels and fry? If yes, what is the best method? What do I need to feed them? What is the expected survival rate if left as they are? I have 1 Ram, 1 Yellow Tetra, 5 Serpae Tetra, 5 Glowlite? Tetra's with a red stripe, 2 Otto's, a Pleco and 5 Cory's.

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08-30-2006, 03:48 PM	#2
BrianNY Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NY Posts: 4,259 Images: 18	Unfortunately it isn't very realistic to try and save fry in a community tank. The best thing to do is remove as many as you can and provide their own grow out tank.