Once upon a time.....

[Charlyc11]

You could put a cage around the wigglers. Keep them from eating them.

This morning a lot missing. Yes I should have since I have one to late I am at work. I need them to learn.

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[brewmaster15]

Chuck they will get it right eventually. If I can offer you a rew suggestions..

When discus parents eat their fry its not because they are hungry They have a reason. Sometimes its because are about to spawn again, sometimes its inexperience. ..they just forget they are their fry.

And sometimes Its because they are trying to protect them. Sounds weird but in many cases thats what it is.

Dim the lighting on that tank a tad. Too bright can makes the parents more insecure. Insecure parents may try to move the fry and end up eating them. Cover the front of the tank and don't remove it until the fry attach...this is especially helpful when theres alot of traffic or movement in front of tbe tank.. by covering the tank sides it allows the pair to be feel safe and focus on the fry. You can cut a peep hole to view the pair and fry.

Hth,
Al

[Charlyc11]

Chuck they will get it right eventually. If I can offer you a rew suggestions..

When discus parents eat their fry its not because they are hungry They have a reason. Sometimes its because are about to spawn again, sometimes its inexperience. ..they just forget they are their fry.

And sometimes Its because they are trying to protect them. Sounds weird but in many cases thats what it is.

Dim the lighting on that tank a tad. Too bright can makes the parents more insecure. Insecure parents may try to move the fry and end up eating them. Cover the front of the tank and don't remove it until the fry attach...this is especially helpful when theres alot of traffic or movement in front of tbe tank.. by covering the tank sides it allows the pair to be feel safe and focus on the fry. You can cut a peep hole to view the pair and fry.

Hth,
Al

When I get home I will see what happens and cover. I can put the camera in front of the glass. If not try again I know they can do it.

[Charlyc11]

Al
When I get home I will see what happens and cover. I can put the camera in front of the glass. There always another try.
Also I have see one going from the cone to the sponge filter so maybe they moved some.

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[LizStreithorst]

Next time, wait until the babies are swimming all over the pitcher before you dump them in rather than putting the cone in when it still has wigglers on it. I know it's hard to make yourself wait (anticipation, and all that) but for me waiting worked best.

[brewmaster15]

Next time, wait until the babies are swimming all over the pitcher before you dump them in rather than putting the cone in when it still has wigglers on it. I know it's hard to make yourself wait (anticipation, and all that) but for me waiting worked best.

True.. its the same when screening them. Just wait until they swim ...

[CliffsDiscus]

Cliff, I hope your Doctor is just being overly cautious.

Al

Al, yes my Doctor is very cautious and now he wants me to see an neurologist.

Thanks, Cliff

[CliffsDiscus]

Hoping with all my heart that the doc is worried about nothing.

Liz, thanks, I just had a heart monitor remover and don't need a pacer for now.

Cliff

[CliffsDiscus]

This morning a lot missing. Yes I should have since I have one to late I am at work. I need them to learn.

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Chuck,
There's still a few days before free swimming and are there any left that drop to the bottom of the tank?

[Charlyc11]

Cliff
I need to check when I get home later.

[LizStreithorst]

Al, yes my Doctor is very cautious and now he wants me to see an neurologist.

Thanks, Cliff

please please please keep us up to date.

[CliffsDiscus]

This morning a lot missing. Yes I should have since I have one to late I am at work. I need them to learn.

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Chuck,
There's still a few days before free swimming and are there any left that drop to the bottom of the tank?

[holderman19]

That is a really nice pair

[Charlyc11]

There are still a few wiggles that they are caring for, so we will let them practice for the next round or maybe a few will survive.

[Charlyc11]

Ok back to scratch new start, I hope I learned a few things. They cleaned up the cone pretty well.

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