At what age can I put baby guppies into the main tank?

At what age can I put baby guppies into the main tank?

Place your baby guppies into your regular aquarium at 6-8 weeks old. Most baby guppies will be too big to eat at this point. Make sure they’re bigger than the mouth of your adult fish before you put them in the aquarium.

How long should fish fry be separated?

Separate the fry into separate rearing tanks once they reach a half inch in size. For species that only grow 1 to 2 inches long at maturity, this may not be necessary. Providing your fish with more space will help them maintain healthy growth and will also make sure the tank does not become overcrowded.

Can you mix guppy fry?

Mixing the fry is not a problem, but mixing fry that differ greatly in size and/or growth rates is an issue. Worst case you can mix the guppy fry and molly fry. If the guppies disappear, then it was good live food for the mollies and you’ll know the next time!

Can I feed fry to my fish?

Once the fry have passed the first week or two of life, they are generally large enough to eat similar foods as the parents, just in smaller portions. Virtually all purchased foods, either flake, pelleted, or freeze-dried, can be ground to a fine size that fry can eat.

How old do fry have to be to not get eaten?

I recommend at around 3 weeks (where you are right now) you should be safe to move them. Just make sure you cover the filter just in case. If you have any larger fish in the tank, you may want to wait a bit longer.

When should I let my tank fry?

Raising Fry Maintain good water quality by performing regular water changes. Using water from your established aquarium is a great way to acclimate the fry to water conditions of their future home. In about 4 to 6 weeks, the babies should be large enough to release into the main aquarium.

How many babies do fish have at once?

It can often be difficult to identify when a fish is pregnant, and depending on her breed your fish can give birth to anywhere from a dozen to a couple hundred fray at once.

What can I do with unwanted fish fry?

Once they’re large enough, you can put them back into the main tank. In a couple of weeks, they’re large enough to be put back into the tank with the adults. As long as they no longer fit into the mouths of your adult guppies, you can make the transfer from the grow-out tank to the main aquarium.

How often should fish fry be fed?

How Often Do You Feed Fry Fish? Young fish need to be fed two, three, or even four times a day. They are not particularly mobile at this stage, so it is vital that food is evenly distributed throughout the tank and within easy reach; otherwise their growth will be checked.

What’s the best way to make fish fry?

Combine buttermilk and egg in a separate bowl. Put mix into a gallon size plastic bag. Dip fish into egg mixture and put into bag. Shake fish around until well coated and add to hot skillet. Fry until fish is golden brown. That’s it.. You’ll have golden and crispy fried fish in no time.

Can you put a 2 week old Fry together?

The size difference matters, the 2 week old fry will eat anything that can fit into its mouth so if the newborn fry can fit into the 2 week old frys mouth, I wouldnt put them together. If they are almost the same size then it is okay 😊.

How to make breading mix for fried fish?

Directions: 1 Blend bread crumbs with cheese, parsley and paprika in a flat dish. 2 Dip fish in beaten egg whites, then in bread crumb mixture. 3 Place in a single layer on waxed paper and place in the freezer 1 hour. 4 Spray a large skillet lightly with oil or Pam. 5 Place skillet on medium high heat.

What makes the best batter for fried fish?

In a large mixing bowl, combine dill weed, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Add soda and eggs, and mix well. Dredge fish fillets in the extra Bisquick, then immerse in the prepared batter.