So I have read discussions as to what the best feeder breeder to use for sunfish would be and I think I have decided to go with convicts for their high counts of small fry.
I have been reading about their behavior and I know they like larger tanks but I am currently very limited (unemployed style limited) on my budget so I need to utilize my 3 10s.
Things I have done or am planning for my feeders:
- DIY cave made from 4" pvc pipe cut in 1/2 to make a 4" deep by 2" tall hidy hole covered in river/calaco pebble
- Play sand substrait mixed with 1/2-3/4" river/calaco pebble to help break water flow and keep the sand in place
- Using a DIY filter similar to this one by joey - http://youtu.be/DXDzgM9x3tc?hd=1
- River rock piles or homemade driftwood and several fake plants to give lots of hiding place and allow them to get a little "breather" space
- Debating possibly sacrificing some Neon Tetras (5ish) to give some diversion (unless there is a better diversion fish for this case, being a small tank)
- Asain algae eater to...well...eat algae... (unless other is recommended)
My question is at what point should I remove the fry from the parent tank in their "feedlot" or should they just go from momma to mouth?
With the exception of the 3 10s, my entire plan is set in jello and wide open to suggestions from the far more experienced Monster community!
Please keep in mind I am on a micro budget, pretty much anything I want to buy I first have to pawn something off on Craigslist to get the funds for, at least until school starts back up and I can get something part time. I am handy with tools though my tool selection is currently somewhat limited. So fire away and I will say yay or nay!
I have been reading about their behavior and I know they like larger tanks but I am currently very limited (unemployed style limited) on my budget so I need to utilize my 3 10s.
Things I have done or am planning for my feeders:
- DIY cave made from 4" pvc pipe cut in 1/2 to make a 4" deep by 2" tall hidy hole covered in river/calaco pebble
- Play sand substrait mixed with 1/2-3/4" river/calaco pebble to help break water flow and keep the sand in place
- Using a DIY filter similar to this one by joey - http://youtu.be/DXDzgM9x3tc?hd=1
- River rock piles or homemade driftwood and several fake plants to give lots of hiding place and allow them to get a little "breather" space
- Debating possibly sacrificing some Neon Tetras (5ish) to give some diversion (unless there is a better diversion fish for this case, being a small tank)
- Asain algae eater to...well...eat algae... (unless other is recommended)
My question is at what point should I remove the fry from the parent tank in their "feedlot" or should they just go from momma to mouth?
With the exception of the 3 10s, my entire plan is set in jello and wide open to suggestions from the far more experienced Monster community!
Please keep in mind I am on a micro budget, pretty much anything I want to buy I first have to pawn something off on Craigslist to get the funds for, at least until school starts back up and I can get something part time. I am handy with tools though my tool selection is currently somewhat limited. So fire away and I will say yay or nay!