Egg layers are very different, mainly as the fry are a lot smaller.
For the breeding tank, I'd use sponge filters, so the fry don't get sucked in.
I'd try to get my hands on some vinegar eels and microworms, both are really easy live foods for fry.
Golden pearls are a great dried food for fry, that's what I primarily use. Kensfish has great prices for them.