mitch2052 Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 HiI need some advice please, is it Ok to offer free fry on the forum? I have some Metriaclima Greshakei Cichlid Fry that I need to rehome. I have a tank with six males and a single female that I have had since birth, my female has started to breed and I do not want to keep the fry. At the moment I have 6 fry about 4cm and about 20 fry about 2cm. I have listed the 4 cm fry for sale on the forum and had no interest, my location may also make it hard fro me to sell my fry. I appreciate any ideas.Cheers Susan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducksta Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 It's certainly ok to offer things for free through the classifieds.Unfortunately I think your location is still going to be the biggest barrier.If you are currently 'saving' the fry and raising them, I'd consider stopping. If you let the female spit in the main tank, less should survive, and it might be easier.I know that seems harsh, but it's a possibility.You could also consider rehoming 5 of the original boys - any local shop is more likely to buy larger and more colourful fish.Then seeing if the larger group grow in to a more balanced colony (keep moving more and more boys)It wont help reduce fry numbers but might mean females dont get hassled so much if you leave her in the main tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5uka Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Where are you located? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch2052 Posted July 3, 2015 Author Share Posted July 3, 2015 I am in Lithgow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
im_jezza Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 I'm interested in them man when do you want them gone by Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch2052 Posted July 3, 2015 Author Share Posted July 3, 2015 Thank you Ducksta, As much as I don't like to see the fry eaten it may be the answer. The harmony in the tank is good, the female does not get harassed by the other males, boss fish sees to that. I also like the colour of the males, so if it becomes too much of a problem I would think of rehoming the female. Cheers Susan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch2052 Posted July 3, 2015 Author Share Posted July 3, 2015 im_jezza I would like them rehomed as soon as possible. If you can give me a time when you can take them that would be fine. If not I will post them in the classified for anyone else who is interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
im_jezza Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Hey man send me a text to set up a time +61 431 725 224 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
im_jezza Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 But can I pick up sunday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch2052 Posted July 3, 2015 Author Share Posted July 3, 2015 im_jezza Do you want just the 6 x 4cm fry or the 20 x 2cm as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
im_jezza Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Um I'll take what ever you don't win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
im_jezza Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Want* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch2052 Posted July 3, 2015 Author Share Posted July 3, 2015 Ok I will text you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckmeister Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 I'd suggest what Duck suggests..let them spit in the tank. Fish eat other fish. If you decide you want to breed and sell a few (if you dont see them around often for example) then just grab a spawn or 2.You'll find that even doing this a couple will survive in your tank. These could be the ones you give away or sell while thinning your tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
im_jezza Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 But I can definitely pick up Sunday arvo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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