mangrove jack Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 G'day, we are new to this forum and first time at breeding and would like some informatio on how to set up a few rearing tanks, and is sponge filters and a bare bottom tank the way to go or is there a better way to do it. And how to get good water quality whe settig up. Anyone who can help us would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Mangrove jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeW Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 Hi MJ - Welcome to the Australian Cichlid Enthus. Forums. I dont like bare bottomed tanks, they freak the fish and the fishes owner out - I use just enough substrate to cover the glass (literally). I use corner filters which work fine - but I think a sponge filter would be superior as the fry tend to feed off them. HTH - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducksta Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 I use a bare tank. My fry dont get too freaked out as far as I can tell? But maybe I'm wrong. Works for me. Sponge filters are definately the way to go for fry tanks IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mangrove jack Posted September 27, 2004 Author Share Posted September 27, 2004 Thanks YeW and Ducksta Would 2ft tanks be a good size or would you need bigger? With the water, what would be better, new water and wait for it to mature or water from an already matured tank. Cheers Mangrove Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducksta Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 If possible what I do is as follows. Put the sponge filter in mums tank when you notice the mouthful. Leave it for a while to become seeded. When mum is ready to release dump water from mums tank into fry tank about 70-80% full. Put mum in with minimal fuss. Try to have some java moss or something for her to feel safe to release fry in. PUt the sponge filter in. Now both tanks get topped up and its like a nice water change 2' tank is a good size. I can grow plenty of fry to saleable size (3-4cm) in a 2' with good water changes without any loss Obviously the bigger the better but 2' is pretty good IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mangrove jack Posted September 27, 2004 Author Share Posted September 27, 2004 Cheers Ducksta for the helpful info. Is there any other little tricks of the trade? Mangrove Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jebe Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 gday MJ good water and good food and they do the rest good luck mate justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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