Saturday morning surprise

Luckyo · Post by **Luckyo** » Fri Oct 07, 2022 5:55 pm

Just fed my big Marlboros in the 75g tank, they're doing great, over 6.5" now. I've got 2 of them in there with 4 ABN from Liz. Was surprised to see a bunch of babies clinging to the glass. Should I just leave them be or try to catch them and move to a smaller tank? Liz, what's your take, will they make it or become a snack? The cave is packed with them.

FishNe · Post by **FishNe** » Fri Oct 07, 2022 6:56 pm

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I'd recommend relocating the babies, along with dad if he's still with them in the cave. Discus love snacking on tiny baby BNs - it's like their favorite treat. If the Discus catch wind of the babies, it's game over for sure.

Luckyo · Post by **Luckyo** » Sat Oct 08, 2022 12:17 am

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Got them isolated in a breeder box now, all the babies from the cave, no dad - almost lost him though. He made a huge leap and landed on the floor, but managed to get him back in the tank. What's the best food for them at this stage?

Luckyo · Post by **Luckyo** » Sat Oct 08, 2022 1:38 am

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I've given them BB's for the time being - I do have some golden pearls and spirulina powder on hand, might consider switching them over soon, but for now, BB's seem to be working just fine.

wilde · Post by **wilde** » Sat Oct 08, 2022 2:41 am

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They'll take in any sinking dry food at this size.

Luckyo · Post by **Luckyo** » Sat Oct 08, 2022 7:53 am

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Originally posted by wilde

At this size, they'll eat any dry food that sinks.

The BBs will settle at the bottom, and they'll all spread out eating them.

FishNe · Post by **FishNe** » Sat Oct 08, 2022 9:10 am

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I think they're really cute, not ugly at all.

Luckyo · Post by **Luckyo** » Sat Oct 08, 2022 11:49 am

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Just added a new video of them eating.

Luckyo · Post by **Luckyo** » Sat Oct 08, 2022 2:20 pm

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A lot of people think their ugly but I think they're just adorable.

These ABN are really something, I love the long fins. Managed to get 10 more from the 75g, still searching - some are hiding in the mopani wood. Anyone know the average spawn size? I've got around 50+ in the breeder box so far.

FishNe · Post by **FishNe** » Sat Oct 08, 2022 6:08 pm

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Honestly, I'm not sure on the number.