Re: those cute little muppets

["alex pastor" <alexp@idirect.com>]

My Microgeophagus altaspinosa f1 have now produced a brood of at least 50
healthy little free-swimming fry.  I have microworms, but I don't know if
they are too big for them at this stage.  They were spawned at the beginning
of last week, so are 7 days old now.

As per Mike Wise's recommendations I did try to remove the 6 neon tetras in
the tank last week when I noticed that there were wrigglers.  But I was
unable to do so without some help from my cousin who was at work at the
time.  So, I've got 6 neons all in a tight pack cowering in the top of the
tank.  I may try again later, but there are lily pads and banana plant lily
pads and all sorts of major green stuff in the tank.  I'm concerned that
trying to net these fish will turn the tank into a disaster area.

Also, I'm afraid I'll upset the parents and they'll eat the babies.

Anyone got any good ideas?  I was thinking of waiting until they are
"asleep", turn on the light and grab them while they are too stunned to move
fast. They certainly do swim very quickly.

G. Kadar




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