@braska19 Yes! Again, you need to be doing frequent water changes when caring for fry. Old tank water is contaminated water that harbors pathogens. Poor aquatic care will affect their growth. Use a plastic scoop/spoon to transfer them temporarily into a small bowl of fresh dechlorinated water. This way they are out of the way when you are changing water in the main tub/tank. Or if you can't transfer, just be careful when siphoning old water out + use a gentle spray for incoming fresh water.
Sorry got predictive writing on my iPad and I don't notice till I send it...what I mean is, my two remaining fry are in a fruit bowl...large one....I have filled my 30 ltd clearsil tank with 20 plus added decloranated water and added some bacteria to quicken up the process....and a heater cos I think maybe alot off my fry died because off the cold water ....do I still have to wait for 3 weeks for it to cycle before adding the fry?
@braska19 Cycling tank water in a fry tank is moot - there is no point. Because you are changing upto 100% of the water everyday to provide FRESH clean water. Cycling for 3 wks means you are subjecting your fry to toxic ammonia buildup. Also, nitrifying bacteria is NOT free floating - meaning it's NOT in the water. Nitrifying bacteria adheres to surfaces like tank walls, filter media etc. So change your water everyday when caring for fry. Maintain temp at 75 degrees to prevent pathogen buildup.
@braska19 Someday, when your fry is about 4-8wks old, you can move them to a regular tank that has been cycled and has regular filters installed. Once transferred, it's still critical to do FREQUENT water changes to prevent nitrate buildup. The first 3 months is a lot of work if you want healthy goldfish babies. Never compromise water quality.
@braska19 Goldfish can spawn upto 1500 roe eggs in one go. Of that number, if the conditions are right in your water - you could have 500 to 1000 live fry. From that number, they would get culled down to a manageable batch (say 25 - 50 of the best, healthiest & largest without Deformities) because you can't possibly take care of all that fish. We get in over our heads & think we can cuz they're so tiny at first. But @ 5 months, those guys will be 4" each. It's a LOT of work & it will cost $.
All my next batch off fry have either been born and died instantly or they seem to have crooked spines and have died within a few hours...ETF happened.
@braska19 My advise would be to use Fresh Dechlorinated water (not old cycled water) for newly hatched fry. This is to avoid any contamination. When they hatch from roe, you'll notice they will swim once to the surface to get oxygen & settle at the bottom. They need this to fill up their bladders with air so that they can swim freely later. If the water is TOO DEEP they will have difficulty. And yes, some fry will have deformities (especially when cross-breeding 2 different types of Goldfish).
When I change ALL the water in the fry bowl I take the new water from my 400ltr tank near the spray bar and put that on the bowl....it is clean and cycled and I put 2 plants in from the tank too as my 2 week old fry are getting more active and nosey.......you would be surprised what they did when I turn the light off leaving a little light.....they chase their reflections round the tank lol
What do you think off the mini sponge filter in a newly hatch fry tank...do you think they will get sucked up and what is the blue thing I can see In the corner off the tank..blue round circle
@braska19 My advise is not to use a sponge filter in the first 2-3 weeks - turbulence may be too strong and can injure/deform fry. Just keep up with daily water changes to maintain water quality. (The blue thing is just a feeding ring I use so that food doesn't 'scatter' too much.)
@championfishes Thanks for stopping by. You can purchase the Python Squeeze Siphon Starter online at Petsolutions or BigAlsOnline for about $6. Sometimes its available on Amazon or at your nearest Petco/Petsmart. You can get the rigid tubing and the flexible tubing also at a Petco or Petsmart or any pet store near your area. Hope this helps!
....even though I have been using tank water for a month? Won't it hurt them?
braska19 3 months ago
@braska19 Yes! Again, you need to be doing frequent water changes when caring for fry. Old tank water is contaminated water that harbors pathogens. Poor aquatic care will affect their growth. Use a plastic scoop/spoon to transfer them temporarily into a small bowl of fresh dechlorinated water. This way they are out of the way when you are changing water in the main tub/tank. Or if you can't transfer, just be careful when siphoning old water out + use a gentle spray for incoming fresh water.
huntawunta 3 months ago
Shall I just change with dechloranated water even thought
braska19 3 months ago
Sorry got predictive writing on my iPad and I don't notice till I send it...what I mean is, my two remaining fry are in a fruit bowl...large one....I have filled my 30 ltd clearsil tank with 20 plus added decloranated water and added some bacteria to quicken up the process....and a heater cos I think maybe alot off my fry died because off the cold water ....do I still have to wait for 3 weeks for it to cycle before adding the fry?
braska19 3 months ago
@braska19 Cycling tank water in a fry tank is moot - there is no point. Because you are changing upto 100% of the water everyday to provide FRESH clean water. Cycling for 3 wks means you are subjecting your fry to toxic ammonia buildup. Also, nitrifying bacteria is NOT free floating - meaning it's NOT in the water. Nitrifying bacteria adheres to surfaces like tank walls, filter media etc. So change your water everyday when caring for fry. Maintain temp at 75 degrees to prevent pathogen buildup.
huntawunta 3 months ago
@braska19 Someday, when your fry is about 4-8wks old, you can move them to a regular tank that has been cycled and has regular filters installed. Once transferred, it's still critical to do FREQUENT water changes to prevent nitrate buildup. The first 3 months is a lot of work if you want healthy goldfish babies. Never compromise water quality.
huntawunta 3 months ago
WTF I mean lol....some have even tried to move with the crooked spine...it looks so pitiful and I think I will give up now as it's upsetting.
braska19 3 months ago
@braska19 Goldfish can spawn upto 1500 roe eggs in one go. Of that number, if the conditions are right in your water - you could have 500 to 1000 live fry. From that number, they would get culled down to a manageable batch (say 25 - 50 of the best, healthiest & largest without Deformities) because you can't possibly take care of all that fish. We get in over our heads & think we can cuz they're so tiny at first. But @ 5 months, those guys will be 4" each. It's a LOT of work & it will cost $.
huntawunta 3 months ago
All my next batch off fry have either been born and died instantly or they seem to have crooked spines and have died within a few hours...ETF happened.
braska19 3 months ago
@braska19 My advise would be to use Fresh Dechlorinated water (not old cycled water) for newly hatched fry. This is to avoid any contamination. When they hatch from roe, you'll notice they will swim once to the surface to get oxygen & settle at the bottom. They need this to fill up their bladders with air so that they can swim freely later. If the water is TOO DEEP they will have difficulty. And yes, some fry will have deformities (especially when cross-breeding 2 different types of Goldfish).
huntawunta 3 months ago
When I change ALL the water in the fry bowl I take the new water from my 400ltr tank near the spray bar and put that on the bowl....it is clean and cycled and I put 2 plants in from the tank too as my 2 week old fry are getting more active and nosey.......you would be surprised what they did when I turn the light off leaving a little light.....they chase their reflections round the tank lol
braska19 3 months ago
What do you think off the mini sponge filter in a newly hatch fry tank...do you think they will get sucked up and what is the blue thing I can see In the corner off the tank..blue round circle
braska19 3 months ago
@braska19 My advise is not to use a sponge filter in the first 2-3 weeks - turbulence may be too strong and can injure/deform fry. Just keep up with daily water changes to maintain water quality. (The blue thing is just a feeding ring I use so that food doesn't 'scatter' too much.)
huntawunta 3 months ago
Could you me what diameter your tubing is please so i order the right one?
braska19 3 months ago
@braska19 Diameter 3/16" thinwall rigid tubing. I think you can get them at Petco for $2.
huntawunta 3 months ago
this is a real hard shit job when there smaller
stevenJEDI3 9 months ago
@stevenJEDI3 LOL you said it :) It takes a lot of patience and attentiveness even though the routine only takes a few minutes.
huntawunta 9 months ago
Hii, Thats fab. Can you tell me where i could purchase this? Thanks
championfishes 1 year ago
@championfishes Thanks for stopping by. You can purchase the Python Squeeze Siphon Starter online at Petsolutions or BigAlsOnline for about $6. Sometimes its available on Amazon or at your nearest Petco/Petsmart. You can get the rigid tubing and the flexible tubing also at a Petco or Petsmart or any pet store near your area. Hope this helps!
huntawunta 1 year ago