Is she ready for the fry tank?

[kdklovesfish]

Sorry these photos suck, but that's the best I could do with my iPod. My 1.5g fry/cherry shrimp tank has three 3week old fry from someone else and 8 RCS. Do you think it's time to move her over? My biggest problem is if she gives birth in my community tank I can't find the fry without tearing the tank apart because I have TONS of hiding spots. Plus I have cories, dwarf gouramis and more platies so I'm worried about the fry becoming a snack.

 

[Ursi]

Personally I would, I think she looks pretty ready

 

[kdklovesfish]

She looks even more square-ish today. I moved her to the fry tank. I swear she gave me a dirty look!! I'll be watching the fry tank alot! I'm really looking forward to the color of the fry. I'm 95% sure my sunfire male is the daddy. This is her first brood so I think I'm more nervous then she is! Plus I haven't been a part of this process before. My other fry just appeared one day. Idk who the momma is, but she had to be preggy before I bought her cause I didn't have any long enough before I found my surprise babies!!

 

[Ursi]

I just let nature take its course in my tank as I don't have a fry tank but I plan on doing the same in the future let me know how she gets on!

 

[kdklovesfish]

Day two in the fry tank. No new fry or changes in momma fish. How long do you think I should keep her in the tiny tank?

 

[Ursi]

Is it a breeding tank? As in a floater or net? Or a separate tank completely?

 

[kdklovesfish]

Completely separate tank. I'm thinking about leaving her in there for today and if no changes in the morning putting her back in the community tank. She's not a fan of the 1.5g tank! I swear she gives me a dirty look every time I check on her.

 

[Ursi]

Oh ok, erm yeah I'd follow your gut feeling, she may be holding out I don't know, maybe put her back in the main tank and watch for signs she's ready eg staying close to the filter or hiding