what to do with fry

[nicklt]

i have cichlid fry and i dont know what to do with them i have an empty three gallon but the parameters are way off from goldfish that died i also have a 75 gallon but its a community tank the fish will eat the fry wont they

[Northernguy]

If there is no fish in the 3gallon,clean it out and refill it.
Take some media from the cichlid tank filter and add it to the 3gal. filter.
That will jump start the tank and make it safe for the fry.

Never leave dead fish in a tank.

[nicklt]

thank you and i didnt leave the dead fish in there i know i worded it wrong sorry i did get em out when they died would it be ok to use water from the cichlid tank to fill it cause thats the water they are used to and there is no heater onthat little tank the water is at 75 degrees should i grab a small heater

[Northernguy]

Yes they will need 78-80 degrees.
You should read your post before submitting them.It will save verbal beatings.They are not allowed but do happen.Take it with a bit of salt and keep smiling! lol
We have done it at one time or another.:14:

Have you got any pics of your fish?
Which is the female?The fire mouth or the convict.
I had no idea they could spawn together.

[nicklt]

im working on pictures now and i was hoping you guys could tell me this stuff i hope i discovered a new fish and get rich lol i think the fire mouth is the female because it was spending most of its time in the skull with eggs and the black convict was out side the skull always chasing the jack dempsey so i think thats the male

[Northernguy]

I don't suggest you allow these fry to reach the stores.Its hard enough to buy good breeding stock in the stores as it is!You may find many others that feel the same way.I may be wrong so get more replies and do some research first.

[nicklt]

my dada came up with an idea we got a 20 gallon community tank i forgot we had it and its right next to the computer but could we move those fish to the 75 gallon and put the fry in there since its already established and has a heater and all and should i move the adults with them sorry to bombard you with questions but if its makes you feel better it was a great help

[Northernguy]

What is in the community tank?
How big are your cichlids?

[nicklt]

im moving the ones in the 20 gallon to the 75 gallon so it will be just those cichlids and the fire mouth is about three inches and the black convict between four and five

[nicklt]

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[nicklt]

ah how do you put pictures on here

[nicklt]

theese are the pics i hope