Jack Dempsey fry

[DwarfCichlid101]

My JD pair laid eggs a few days ago, and they are just now hatching. I would like to move the fry to my 10 gallon because my 150 has a UGF and the fry get sucked underneath. (when I got the UGF never figured that my fish would breed) Anyway, is it too early to siphon them out and put into the 10 that I have set up? I've tried to wait a few days, but then all of the fry have been sucked under.

Also, when seperated, could I feed the fry crushed flakes until I have some baby brine shrimp ready for them? And how effective is boiled egg yolk as fry food? Any other food suggestions?

 

[Toby_H]

I personally pull my fry (including JD) the first day they are free swimming…

With a UGF in the tank they may not make it this far though…

My first suggestion would be to turn off the UGF (assuming you have other filtration) until your ready to pull them…

I do know people who pull wigglers or even eggs so yes it is possible… but since this is not my technique I’ll wait for someone more experienced to offer suggestions…

 

[DwarfCichlid101]

I did turn off the UGF yesterday, but this morning it seemed as if the female gave up on her brood because she allowed the other fish to go where the fry used to be and most of the fry were gone. She wasn't protecting any other spots, so i pulled the rest that I found in the rocks and have them in the 10 now.

 

[mukundam123]

Anyone know where I can get some JD's from in the UK?
Cheers

 

[rmorse]

Anyone know where I can get some JD's from in the UK?
Cheers

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