Can I remove the mother?

[henpecked]

My pair just laid their third batch of eggs. The previous two were eaten. I would like to try removing the F, but the breeding tank is mostly RO with a TDS of 85.
I would like to move her back into the communal tank she came from which is regular tap (TDS 200).

Can I acclimate her as usual by slowly adding the harder water to a 5g bucket?

Thanks:)

[Eddie]

My pair just laid their third batch of eggs. The previous two were eaten. I would like to try removing the F, but the breeding tank is mostly RO with a TDS of 85.
I would like to move her back into the communal tank she came from which is regular tap (TDS 200).

Can I acclimate her as usual by slowly adding the harder water to a 5g bucket?

Thanks:)

Have you tried using an egg guard already?


Eddie

[ockyra215]

I agree with Eddie Try to keep her in the tank and use an guard aor put divider in the tank and keep her on the side without the eggs:D

[henpecked]

Thanks guys,

I guess trying the easiest and least invasive thing first is the right thing to do.

Have you guys had any luck using egg guards?

[Eddie]

Thanks guys,

I guess trying the easiest and least invasive thing first is the right thing to do.

Have you guys had any luck using egg guards?

Yes, I have. One of my stubborn females would eat the eggs EVERYTIME! Once the eggs hatched though, I removed the guard and she tended to the wrigglers. I believe most people keep the guard on until the fry go free swimming but I took a chance and it worked. ;)


Eddie