guppy fry-nest to tank?

[shuttlechamp]

i havemmy guppy fry in a breeder net in the side of my tank but it is getting a bit crowded so when do i move them out?

 

[Annastasia]

Well...if they are getting crowded, you'll have to take at least a few out. Those may not survive in the main tank...but you don't want all your fish dying. Usually you take them out when they can't fit in the biggest fish's mouth. Sometimes a little after to prevent bullying.

Is there any extra tank you could use? Or maybe divide off a small section of one of your larger tanks for them?

 

[shuttlechamp]

i only have the one 15 gal tank and i am going to give the fry away when they are mature. how would i separate my tank?

 

[Annastasia]

Using a divider. Usually you can find ones to fit any tank at your fish store. But if it's only a 15, you may have a little trouble doing that....what other fish do you have in your tank? And how old are the fry?

 

[shuttlechamp]

they are nearly 3 weeks old now. i have 2 male 2 female guppys, a betta, and 3 peppered cory.

 

[Annastasia]

Hmmm...how big are they? The only fish I'd really worry about munching on now would be the Betta. Usually once the fry hit a few weeks, they can outswim the parents.

 

[shuttlechamp]

they are about 1 cm ( inc tail )