Hi guys,
I need some ideas in how to manage the stock in my 40 Gallon breeder. My new platy had babies two weeks ago and had some more this week.Before the babies the tank contained:
9 Platies (all Females, I started with two and they had 8 babies more than a year ago. The first two moms died of old age complications).
8 danios
14 Neon tetras
3 Ottos.
Two power filters (Aquaclear 50 and a Fluval C2).
But now I have 9 two-weeks old babies and i counted at least 7 more last night. I can give a friend 2 or 3 but not more than that. I have 3 ideas:
First ( not an easy one): Buy another aquaclear 50 and do some 50 % weekly water change. Hardcore, I know .
Second: I can buy a 5 gallon and transfer my betta fish to this tank. He will be pissed about leaving his 20 gallon long. But, it will give some room to transfer about 10 or so platy fish.
Third: I could just give them away to Petsmart or put a craiglist add.
What do you think i should do?
Thanks
I need some ideas in how to manage the stock in my 40 Gallon breeder. My new platy had babies two weeks ago and had some more this week.Before the babies the tank contained:
9 Platies (all Females, I started with two and they had 8 babies more than a year ago. The first two moms died of old age complications).
8 danios
14 Neon tetras
3 Ottos.
Two power filters (Aquaclear 50 and a Fluval C2).
But now I have 9 two-weeks old babies and i counted at least 7 more last night. I can give a friend 2 or 3 but not more than that. I have 3 ideas:
First ( not an easy one): Buy another aquaclear 50 and do some 50 % weekly water change. Hardcore, I know .
Second: I can buy a 5 gallon and transfer my betta fish to this tank. He will be pissed about leaving his 20 gallon long. But, it will give some room to transfer about 10 or so platy fish.
Third: I could just give them away to Petsmart or put a craiglist add.
What do you think i should do?
Thanks