we have one set of jd's and would love some tips on haow to keep fry alive have 55 gal and 25gal thank you
breeding jack dempseys any help?
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They paired up i presume?
I would use the 25 gallon for the fry.
When removing the fry once free swimming, python them out of the adults tank (like you would doing tank maintenance). Specialist liquid foods can be bought for fry from your local fish store. As they get bigger, brine shrimp and finely crushed fish flakes.
Also, i would suggest having java moss (or other plants like it) in the fry tank, as they have tiny food sources or something like that.
Oh and remember, either cover up the filter intake; or even better, use a sponge filter.
Have I missed anything?
I would use the 25 gallon for the fry.
When removing the fry once free swimming, python them out of the adults tank (like you would doing tank maintenance). Specialist liquid foods can be bought for fry from your local fish store. As they get bigger, brine shrimp and finely crushed fish flakes.
Also, i would suggest having java moss (or other plants like it) in the fry tank, as they have tiny food sources or something like that.
Oh and remember, either cover up the filter intake; or even better, use a sponge filter.
Have I missed anything?
She is probably eating them because they aren't fertle, are you sure you have a male and female... Some times 2 females will pair up and still lay eggs!!! If you dont know post a pic and I will tell you if they are or not!!!
alot of the time,the first batch will fail,so the parents will eat the eggs.then they will get the hang of it
Indeed, if they are still a young couple they will be inexperienced.
Give them time to practice; you will know when they get the hang of it.
Give them time to practice; you will know when they get the hang of it.
well here is some pics i recently got a new jd and they all seem pale is there such thing as too much oxygen
bout ready to give up on breeding
bout ready to give up on breeding
Nice markings, but they are very pale.
There is no such thing as to much oxygen from what i know. Why do you ask?
Do not give up get!
There is no such thing as to much oxygen from what i know. Why do you ask?
Do not give up get!
No theres no such thing as too much oxygen but that looks like amonia burns and alot of stress to me.Im breeding these guys right now and my female has the same thing going on but the male is much better now with less fish and higher temps!