I Have Fry!

[Cazgar]

Was just adjusting the light on my Cpd tank & out of the corner of my eye spotted something tiny moving.
Couldn't believe my eyes, I can see 2 minute fry.
I have no idea how old they are, probably only a day or two, what can I feed them?
I have some first bites food I used to feed to my guppy fry, would that be ok?

Tried to get a pic, but they're so tiny

 

[TekFish]

Congratulations, obviously you need to give them food that will fit in their mouths therefore it must be TINY.

 

[mattyeatsmatts]

celestial pearl danios?

Congrats

 

[Cazgar]

Yes, celestial pearls, I'm so pleased as I've only had them a couple of months, just hope the babies survive now

 

[mattyeatsmatts]

Yes, celestial pearls, I'm so pleased as I've only had them a couple of months, just hope the babies survive now

have you got a picture of the tank? im eager to see the setup

 

[Cazgar]

Not great quality as it was taken off my iPad, I have different lighting on it now

 

[mattyeatsmatts]

is that eco complete substrate?

 

[Cazgar]

No, it's a fine black gravel mix from my Lfs, no idea what make it is

 

[mattyeatsmatts]

Thanks for help.
Lovely tank

 

[Cazgar]

I spotted 3 more fry today, there could be more hiding.
They're so tiny, even with my glasses on they're hard to see

 

[fluttermoth]

Congratulations! I'm going to try breeding my dwarf emerald rasboras once they've settled in and fattened up a bit; I hope I'm as successful as you!

I wouldn't panic too much about feeding them just yet, there must be loads of microscopic organisms and algae they can pick at in your tank; it looks very well established. You might try and get some decapsulated brine shimps eggs as well; you don't hatch them, and they are very fine.

 

[Cazgar]

Their tank is quite established, there's willow & java moss in it, so hopefully is enough for them to eat.
I grow algae for my Oto's on wood in a bowl on the window ledge, would the green water from have any micro food in it for them just in case?
I've seen another couple of fry now too, can't stop looking for them lol

 

[fluttermoth]

Yes, green water is a great food for really tiny fry. It's full of good stuff.

 

[Cazgar]

Thank you, will give them some of that

 

[kcartwright856]

Great suggestions above. You can use a dropper or an infant medicine syringe from the pharmacy to place a drop of green water or BBS in front of them conveniently.