How Do You Catch Fry?

[zackcrack00]

I have a five gallon planted tank with krib and Platy fry in it, and I can't catch them. Anyone have advice? Is there a fry trap of some sort?

 

[jonclark96]

In my tanks with lots of decorations, I usually do a big water change and catch the fish when the water level is down. I also use a divider to block off parts of the tank to reduce the room for the fish to escape.

I know there are some sort of commercial traps available, but I've never tried them.


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[rsretep]

Depending on size of fry I use a syphon tube be it airline or something larger, works well for me

 

[JasonC]

A soda bottle fish trap worked like a charm for me.

 

[Tony]

+1 on large syphon tube.

 

[chriscoli]

I catch them when I drain the tank. I usually use more than one net to corral them.

 

[hollyfish2000]

I use a brine shrimp net or a large turkey baster

 

[Jim Anderson]

I use a siphon tube and wait until the night when the fish are groggy.

 

[WendyFish]

Brute force for me. Remove decor and drain water to a few inches.

 

[b considine]

I'm with Wendy. It also provides an opportunity for a new aquascape. A 5 isn't so big that replanting is going to take all day.

Blaise

 

[zackcrack00]

Wont replanting mess yup the root system?

 

[b considine]

Wont replanting mess yup the root system?

Nope.

Crypts might melt, but not to worry. They'll re-adjust. Leave a small portion of the roots. Trim the long stuff.

For other rosette plants (smaller swords, sag subulata, etc.), trim the roots back. That way you won't have bits sticking out.

For stem plants, pull the plant, cut stem into thirds (depending on length). Trim roots off bottom and replant. Plant the middle thirds and tops. Soon you'll have a nice bushy mass. It's more time consuming, but you'll have better success if you plant the stems individually rather than as a bunch.

For any plant tied to something else, just trim off roots that are growing anywhere you don't want them. Plunk object back in tank where you want it.

Finally, buy yourself a long, thin pair of tweezers. Much better than using your fingers.

Blaise

 

[zackcrack00]

Thanks!