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How to Save Fry (Advice Wanted)

Discussion in 'Livebearer Fish' started by imtiazahmed, Jul 13, 2009.

  1. imtiazahmed

    imtiazahmed Thread Starter New Member

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    Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2009 8:25 am
    Hi everyone. I've got this aquarium for 1week and have no experience so far.2 Days ago i've got 3 fishes to start with. This morning i discovered one of the molly fish ( i believe so) gave birth of 30 baby fishes. I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT TO DO!! :s. please help me to save this tiny lives. [help] :confused: :D

    My awesome molly fish tank
     
    imtiazahmed, Jul 13, 2009
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  2. Anthony

    Anthony Active Member

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    Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2009 10:35 am
    That's a Fluval internal filter, correct ? If so those babies are at risk of being sucked into the filter.

    You can catch them and put them into a little breeding net so they're safe.
     
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  3. MOD_Dawn

    MOD_Dawn Active Member

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    Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2009 12:47 pm
    If you have extra equipment set up a spare tank/container for them (heater, aerator, sponge filter).

    Breeder nets will work in a pinch as Anthony suggested.
     
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  4. imtiazahmed

    imtiazahmed Thread Starter New Member

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    Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2009 3:33 pm
    Thanks a lot guys. you are rite anthony its a fluval 3 plus filter. i've already set it to minimum.
     
    imtiazahmed, Jul 13, 2009
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  5. kwheeler91

    kwheeler91 New Member

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    Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 9:02 pm
    you can slip some pantyhose or any sort of fine mesh over the intake to cover the holes. just make sure whatever you use is aquarium safe :cool:
     
    kwheeler91, Jul 13, 2009
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  6. MOD_Dawn

    MOD_Dawn Active Member

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    Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2009 3:41 am
    how's the fish and fry doing?
     
    MOD_Dawn, Jul 13, 2009
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