FishBrain Posted January 7, 2005 Report Share Posted January 7, 2005 I have a flameback holding right now and I was wondering what the smallest size tank I can put the fry in. I will strip the female if I have to, I dont plan on putting her into the fry tank and waiting till she spits. But If I know what size is the smallest tank that I can have then I will strip her(now that all you smarties have shown me how). I have 2,2.5Gal tanks empty and am hoping to be able to put them in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vallisneria Posted January 7, 2005 Report Share Posted January 7, 2005 I would prefer a 10g for a fry tank. I have tried using 5gallons but found that i had higher death rates when using them(even with proper water changes and such). Not sure what it was but after asking over at www.cichlid-forum.com other peopel also had problems when using smaller tanks. I now use 10g and later a 20g for when they are a bit bigger. YOu could try using a 2.5g as you already have it. If it doesn't workout try a larger tank for the next batch. Anyone else have problems with fry in small(2.5-5g) tanks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunl Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 I don't use them that small, but I have breeder cages set up in 10 gallon nets. No death rates really to speak of.... However, I don't think it is a space issue, but rather a water stability issue.....more water, more stability. Bigger tank, better water. That's why I told my wife we need to get a 480 gallon tank. Dunl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD. Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 but rather a water stability issue.....more water, more stability .... and usually much better quality. Unless you're prepared to perform daily water changes, or move the fry at the 2 week mark, IMO anything under 10 gallons is pointless for the fry you will be raising. Fry/juvies thrive on fresh clean water. The better the water quality, the stronger & faster your fry will grow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishBrain Posted January 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 That's why I told my wife we need to get a 480 gallon tank. Hahahahahahahaha, wish my wife would buy that line!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunl Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 Yeah, same here......all I get is this: :bang1: :boxer: :bang1: :boxer: :bang1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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