Guppy fry question

[DN530]

I have about 10-15 guppy fry in a breeding net in my 29 gallon. They are about a week old. How long should I keep them in the net before I expose them to the rest of the tank? It is a HEAVILY planted tank. I think they can hide ok in the plants, but its easier to feed them in the net.

 

[guppybaby]

i have asked the same question and here were some of the replies that i got. they need to be at least 2 inches in lenghth. your tank must have several hiding places such as plants and caves and rocks. They will grow a lot faster and bigger if they are out of a breeding net or trap. If they seem to be getting picked on put them back in the breeding net untill they are a little bigger. I have four two month old guppies in a two gallon tank but I am going to give them about another two weeks before putting them in my 55 gallon ccommunity tank. hope this helps.

 

[marks69]

i just wait till their larger than any fishes mouth, and i've only lost 1 so far.usually about 1 month for me.
the one i lost was eaten by a platy, she broke him in 2 as she was giving birth.