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After 1.5 years, my plecos bred on the tank walls since I did not provide them with a cave. More about the eggs and babies here
Hi. Been looking around for posts about bristlenose fry. And came across yours. I got a good 30-40 fry in a cave with the father. I have no clue what to do when the come out. Should I put them in a different tank? With or without the father?i just ordered a external hanging refugium invade I need. I also have an empty 5 and 10 gallon tank laying around. Any advice would be appreciated. Also, would pet shops buy or take them. I can't keep them all lol.
I can't feed them "normal" fish food because the copper would kill the shrimp.
All fish food including your "shrimp food" contain trace amounts copper sulfate. The copper sulfate will not harm the shrimp, intact its needed to help regulate their blood function. Even fertilizers that contain trace amounts of copper like Flourish Comprehensive is 100% safe. The only copper that needs to be avoided is the copper based medications which contain lethal concentrations.
To the OP, Calico hit the nail on the head and provided solid advice, I'd recommend following her lead.
I'm not recommending shrimp food to plecoes, it's just that I have not choice since my tank is primarily a shrimp tank. Regarding copper, feeding them specific food designed for them is advised by most shrimp experts as higher levels of copper in normal fish food will cause sterility and shorter life spans. Just read the label of fish food.