A Couple Questions About Breeder Nets And Compartments

[Kevinator]

I have a breeder net and a floating container. I have a couple of questions

1. Which one works better?

2. How long do I keep fry in there?

3. Do I put gravel in there?

4. Should I buy a tank for the fry?

 

[Applerust]

I have a breeder net and a floating container. I have a couple of questions

1. Which one works better?

2. How long do I keep fry in there?

3. Do I put gravel in there?

4. Should I buy a tank for the fry?

I have been reading a lot on breeding since I had a pregnant Molly myself. I bought a floating plastic breeding trap and a net breeding trap as well. Based on what I have read and watched in videos.. The plastic floating breeder trap is better but not by much. They both seem to get the job done. The net trap seems to be a bit more comfortable to the mother and the plastic floating trap seems to be a better safeguard for the fry. Don't worry about gravel in the traps. You keep the fry in the trap until they are too big for any of the other fish in your tank to eat (so I was told when I asked the same question). Buying a tank for the fry seems to be a good idea but not needed. If you don't have room in your tank for the breeding trap to stay there after birth then I would assume it would be best to get the fry their own tank.

I am not an expert but I hope this info is helpful.