Not sure where fry should live...

[Taney]

I had posted a thread 8 days ago about these discus, they had spawned on a heater so the eggs weren't viable.
Thread from 10-14-10:
http://forum.simplydiscus.com/showthread.php?t=83151

I moved them to this tank of their own in hopes they would try again:
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk254/stanglash/011.jpg

So 9 days later I find this:
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk254/stanglash/004.jpg

I don't know as of yet if they are two females or an actual pair. If I do end up with viable fry, from what I'm reading... I cannot keep them in this 40 gallon tank because of the sand and plants. All of my other tanks are fully stocked/planted and I might have to make a decision to rehome fish from one or more of the tanks. I am not willing to purchase another tank, already have MTS. So that will leave me with the option of a 55 gallon or 90 to house the possible fry in. Is it completely unfeasable to go with the 90 gallon?

[David Rose]

Bare bottom tanks are the ideal for ease of maintenance, but I don't believe it's impossible or impractical to keep your pair in your planted sand substrate 40G aquarium. Consider:



adding a pre-filter sponge or nylon over the intake tube(s).
removing just the plants temporarily until fry are a few weeks old or more.
adding two sponge filters should you need to lower the water level to get your fry to attach.

[Taney]

Thank you for answering my question and being so kind. I had just asked the Admin to delete my post. You made me feel much better and your suggestions helped a lot.:)

[David Rose]

You're welcome...folks are great on Simply, so I'm just one in a crowd! ;)