Festae Breeding Pair Advice

[twhittle]

I purchased this festae breeding pair recently. The male is 13 inches and the female 8 inches. They are by themselves in a 125 gallon. Once they breed, how should I proceed? Will the filters (2 canisters and one hob) suck up the fry? I have a cycled growout tank. When would I move them?

Here are some pics?

 

[tlindsey]

I purchased this festae breeding pair recently. The male is 13 inches and the female 8 inches. They are by themselves in a 125 gallon. Once they breed, how should I proceed? Will the filters (2 canisters and one hob) suck up the fry? I have a cycled growout tank. When would I move them?

Here are some pics?

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Beautiful pair. You will need to cover the intakes of the Cannister Filters and the HOB Filter. You can remove fry at the wriggler or free swimming stage. Please use a sterile hose to suction them up. Also be aware that the male may become aggressive after the fry are removed. I suggest having a divider with a cutout only so the female can get through.

 

[BIG-G]

I agree, move as many fry as you wish with a siphon, cover the intakes with sponge .
I always had a grow tank with a sponge filter ready.
You can leave some fry with the parents if you want to let them try to raise some.
I also hatched baby brine to feed it will greatly improve the survival rate.

nice pair good luck with them.

 

[twhittle]

Thank you both!