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Time to invest in a bigger tank
Hi all,I am having a big problem.My 1st batch of fries is about 7mm now and the last time they fall in is at the count of 40.All of them are staying in the bunk of 1ft cube tank.I had to do area cleaning every other day to maintain the water condition.Any suggestion of adding good filter medium to control the water condition.The fries really eat alot and poo alot.
Time to invest in a bigger tank
Move them to a bigger tank, and get a cannistor filter!
Eugene (^_^)
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haha i'm having the same problem now with my bitaeniata fry mictok, except i only have 12 in a breeder box in my 1ft cube...i just bought a 4.5li bag of africana 2 days back and am cycling a new tank for the fry now
Best to move them to bigger tank with a air operated & matured sponge filter. Make sure sponge has large surface area. Leave it as a bare tank so its easy for you to spot left overs and siphon them during water change.
Try to change 1/3 of tank volume once every 3 days since we all have busy schedules. Fries tend to grow faster in big tanks and frequent water changes. Try varying their diet with greens (as in green water) & live food. Crushed flakes can be occassional treats but wouldn't suggest pellets.
Good luck with your brood.
2 choice for me now,no.1:sell away my adult pair to split the fries into 2 tank,no.2: sell away some fries but I think they are too small,no additional tank option available.
Brother,how frequent do you change the bedding?My africana is 3 mth old.Originally Posted by illumnae
Last edited by Quixotic; 29th Nov 2007 at 12:47. Reason: Merge posts
africana? 6 months and still unchanged =) it can probably last a year or 2
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