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October 19th, 2007
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ID master
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Congrats on the fry. I am surprised that the eggs even survived with the CAE in the tank. Hope the little one does well. I noticed my b.neons and my harlequins all doing the little dance with a few other fish when I turned on my lights, so I might be expecting some little ones in the next few days. But this isn't about me, it is about you and your fry.
Tom
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October 20th, 2007
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Fish Master
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Yeah, the dance! I see my Cherry Barbs all the time swimming in circles, flaring their fins, and sort of wigglig their tails. LOL, that's so cute  |
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October 20th, 2007
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Master Of Fish Poo!
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congrats on the beautiful miracle fry!  .. yea, if you can have a secure netting that the fry would be safe in - that would be best.. otherwise i'd do a super gradual drip acclimation to the Q tank's water & temp.
we've not had any barbs yet, so i wish i had more advice on their fry to give, but i think you've got the situation in hand and will give that fry the best it can have. |
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October 20th, 2007
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Fish Master
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All righty, I already have the breeding "equipment" I bought a breeding net that is attached to the trim of the tank, and also a bought a floating breeding box. The baby will be in the breeding net all the time, and during water changes, it will be in the floating breeding box I've also bought baby brine shrimp because the baby's mouth is so small I don't think it can eat flakes yet. I mean, it probably can eat finely crushed flakes, but it's still a baby so it needs more nutrition than just flakes. I think frozen BBS should be OK. After all, I've raised healthy Angels on it.
Now, that I know for a fact that my Cherry Barbs are actively breeding, the breeding equipment will come in handy if I ever find some survivor(s) again The one I have is only one survivor. I wonder how many didn't make it so far  |
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October 20th, 2007
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Fish Master
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Isabella
All righty, I already have the breeding "equipment" I bought a breeding net that is attached to the trim of the tank, and also a bought a floating breeding box. The baby will be in the breeding net all the time, and during water changes, it will be in the floating breeding box I've also bought baby brine shrimp because the baby's mouth is so small I don't think it can eat flakes yet. I mean, it probably can eat finely crushed flakes, but it's still a baby so it needs more nutrition than just flakes. I think frozen BBS should be OK. After all, I've raised healthy Angels on it.
Now, that I know for a fact that my Cherry Barbs are actively breeding, the breeding equipment will come in handy if I ever find some survivor(s) again The one I have is only one survivor. I wonder how many didn't make it so far |
Baby brine shrimp is best for most baby fishies, especially ones that eat "meat". IMO. |
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October 20th, 2007
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Fish Master
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Hey Allie I actually don't know if Cherry Barb babies are supposed to eat BBS ... lol. But I know my adult Cherry Barbs like brine shrimp, so I figured it would be good to give baby brine shrimp to the baby Cherry Barb I think I'll name her "Survivor" haha  . By the way, she appears to love the BBS
Here are some pictures of the breeding net and the baby. Sorry once again for the poor quality, but as I've said before, she's way too small to photograph, unless one has camera lens for photography of tiny objects (my lens is very regular, so it can't take pictures of objects this small). |
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October 21st, 2007
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Master Of Fish Poo!
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do you think hikari first bites would be good and/or a little bit of egg yolk and/or crushed thawed frozen pea? (for variety)
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October 21st, 2007
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Fish Master
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No idea ... but that sounds interesting I'll try to prepare these foods But ... first tell me how, lol Boiled or raw egg yolk? Boiled peas? From a can, or freshly bought? Do I mix the egg yolk with the peas, or what? Then you freeze the mix? Never heard of fish eating egg yolk, lol. |
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October 21st, 2007
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The egg yolk has to be boiled - hard. the just put a tiny bit in the tank. But it can foul the tank very easily. I had better luck with the Hikari first bites. I was too messy with the egg yolk.
Carol
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October 21st, 2007
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Master Of Fish Poo!
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oops.. yea, i should've specified it should be just a little bit of crushed boiled yolk.. and it is messy.  |
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October 21st, 2007
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Fish Master
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All right, the yolk and peas, and Hikari first bites if my LFS has them Thanks
P.S. What kind of food are these "first bites"? What is this food made of? I have Hikari's frozen brine shrimp, baby bs, and bloodworms. Never heard of Hikari's "first bites".
EDIT: Never mind, I'll google it (Carol, you know what I'm talking about, lol . I just realized I'm doing it too!) |
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October 21st, 2007
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Master Of Fish Poo!
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first bites are made from the first bite that adult bettas take out of other fish. it's all dried and ground up for a yummy food.  
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Originally Posted by Isabella
All right, the yolk and peas, and Hikari first bites if my LFS has them Thanks
P.S. What kind of food are these "first bites"? What is this food made of? I have Hikari's frozen brine shrimp, baby bs, and bloodworms. Never heard of Hikari's "first bites".
EDIT: Never mind, I'll google it (Carol, you know what I'm talking about, lol . I just realized I'm doing it too!) |
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October 21st, 2007
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I just wanted to drop by and say congratulations. He's adorable! Finding unexpected fry can be one of the most exciting things. They're such tiny little miracles!
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October 22nd, 2007
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Oh my gosh, those pics are adorable! Congrats!!!!!  |
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October 23rd, 2007
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Fish Master
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tayful
Finding unexpected fry can be one of the most exciting things. They're such tiny little miracles!
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Oh yes!  I thought I was going to faint at the sight of my little critter! LOL |
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October 23rd, 2007
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Master Of Fish Poo!
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good thing there weren't 2 of them, then! 
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October 23rd, 2007
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Fish Master
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LOL, Dave Or else I would have fainted TWICE, right? 
Anyway, I managed to get a little better pictures of my "Surivor" today during my water change. The baby was in a plastic transparent floating box during the water change so it was easier to photograph it. Here are the pictures
P.S. Do you think adding Seachem's Flourish to the tank can hurt the baby?
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October 23rd, 2007
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Master Of Fish Poo!
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she's a little beauty.. i don't know about flourish since i've not used it tho.  |
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