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bettachris Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3875 Kudos: 4173 Votes: 452 Registered: 13-Jun-2004	i am planning on breeding minnows. i am guessingg that since i have java moss in the tank, that they will spawn in that. now my Q is: take out the plant after they breed in it or just leave it.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:21
Corydoran Enthusiast Posts: 269 Kudos: 370 Votes: 1217 Registered: 27-Sep-2004	I think you should keep it in there. It will provide some hiding space and also encourage the growth of infusoria, which will feed the fry.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:21
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	It's better to leave it there, as the fry will hide in it & wouldn't be eaten. http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/s8xi5heh/my_photos http://www.deathbydyeing.org/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:21
bettachris Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3875 Kudos: 4173 Votes: 452 Registered: 13-Jun-2004	allreeding atempts are canceled. minnows are not worth it.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:21
fishyhelper288 Fish Guru Posts: 2161 Kudos: 1951 Votes: 137 Registered: 29-Feb-2004	why not try WCMM? u just full up a 40-60 gallon pond, cover the bottom in java moss and other thin leafed bushy plants and by the end of the summer ur numbers could have already trippled
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:21
bettachris Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3875 Kudos: 4173 Votes: 452 Registered: 13-Jun-2004	i figured it wasan't worth it. if i need minnows go to my friends and get about 50 lbs for a dollar.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:21


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