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Originally Posted by
AQUAPOD 24
http:///forum/post/3243374
thank you for the link and thank you for leaving it up =)
that website answered most of my questions but i still have a few
1. what size tank would you recomend for the fry tank? (in the article they show a net or like a 1 gallon tank but i have seen other websites that say a 10 gallon tank is good)
I think 10 gallon tanks are perfect.
2. what size tank would you recomend for the parents? (i am going to put a tank divider in this tank to keep the male in after he realeases the fry and build back up his strength for about 2 weeks)
At least 20 gallons but should have some type of cover in it like a rock ledge they can hang out under.
3.how much and how offten should you do a water change for the fry tank? (i am planning to put a little live rock in here if that makes a difference)
I'm a fan of lots of water changes. I typically plumb the fry tank in with the display tank for a constant trickle.
4.would it be safe to dye toothpicks black? (i am going to make a fake urchin and i think black would look a lot better than brown)
I'd recommend black plastic zip ties instead. It doesn't have to really look like an Urchin, just any form of cover will work. Have the hiding places only in one place though so they congregate there. It makes feeding easier.
5.can you reause the water that you hatch brine shrimp in?
I don't. I suppose you could since you're only hatching them and not raising them. Don't feed ONLY brine shrimp or they will be suseptible to sudden death syndrome and swim bladder isues. Oyster eggs, Cyclop-eeze, and Prawn eggs are an excellent food. The sooner you have them off of live food the better.
6. would it be better to have 2 separate tanks or one big tank that is divided? (or doesnt it matter)
I don't think it matters.
7.Should you have sand in the fry tank?
I think it's helpful. I also usually have at least one very large Fireworm in the fry tank to clean up leftover food and casualties.
thanks in advance