glitterfish 0 Posted January 25, 2007 I left the back wall of the tank with algae on it after my tropicals were gone for the fry to munch on. Well, its turned into that thread like stuff. Will they eat that or should I pull it out? It's rather unsightly and kind of taking over. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JenW 1 Posted January 26, 2007 That video looks awesome Erin Are you talking about the string algae? It doesn't harm them but if you want to remove some, then go for it I can't wait to see them as they get bigger 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glitterfish 0 Posted January 26, 2007 Thanks Jen! Yes I am talking about string algae. Its so ugly!! I could remove that portion and leave the regular green algae for them. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JenW 1 Posted January 26, 2007 That's what I'd do especially as that mossy algae is so yummy and healthy for them I reakon it makes the tank look cool also - I'm thinking of doing something similar on one of my tanks, just having the back wall turn green. I just can't figure out which one is all 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glitterfish 0 Posted January 26, 2007 I dont mind the regular stuff as it just stays on the walls but this stuff is out of control! I think its tinting my water a bit green too and I want to see my babies!! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Devs 2 Posted January 26, 2007 As good as that is for the babies,that's the kind of thing that would drive me up a wall for sure. My one Betta tank gets green like that,and it makes me nuts! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glitterfish 0 Posted January 26, 2007 It drives me nuts too Sharon!! I don't let it grow in any of my other tanks. Im in there scrubbing twice a week on my 55 and 30! I think my bristlenoses keep it under control in the 75. Oh, when is the recommended age to move them to the bigger tank once I have it set up and cycled? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glitterfish 0 Posted January 26, 2007 OK I just can't stop with the pics!! This one is bad but I thought it looked kind of cool with the green algae backdrop! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldHag 0 Posted January 26, 2007 Oh, so many tiny little fry!!! Cute! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JenW 1 Posted January 26, 2007 Aww, so cute I'll swear they've grown heaps! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aleiah 0 Posted January 26, 2007 eeeeee!!! they're so cute!!! i left our rocks in the baby tanks so that they can munch on the algae too... 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glitterfish 0 Posted January 26, 2007 They have grown a lot! Im blown away by how I can see their little features now. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 0 Posted January 26, 2007 wow, glad they are doing good!! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glitterfish 0 Posted January 26, 2007 Thanks FP!! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glitterfish 0 Posted January 28, 2007 Well the fry turn 3 weeks old tomorrow so I thought time for more pics. I wish my camera did better zoom so you all could see their features. I have one giant fry. He must be the biggest piggie! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dfernandez77 6 Posted January 28, 2007 That's so cool! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Devs 2 Posted January 28, 2007 Those pics looked like they were taken in Pea soup,but the fishies love it!!! Wow Erin,they are growing so fast aren't they? I'll have to post a thread about my babies, as soon as they're big enough to show up on the pics! Good job!!! Sorry,I forget...... Who did you say the parents were? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glitterfish 0 Posted January 28, 2007 (edited) Thanks Daniel and Sharon!! The parents are my choco pom pom(dad, 9") and my orange/white telescope(mommy, about 5 1/2")! You can see their pics if you go back to the 1st and 2nd pages of this thread. This should be interesting. Its funny because the water isnt green but the algae covering the back wall makes it look that way. Yuck! Definitely start a thread for your fry! I would love to watch them grow up. Edited January 28, 2007 by glitterfish 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Devs 2 Posted January 28, 2007 So,maybe we'll be seeing tellies with Pom poms? Now that could be interesting! I plan to go back and read this all again so I can see the parents. 15 pages takes a while to read though. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glitterfish 0 Posted January 28, 2007 No I think theyre posted on pages 1 and 2 so you dont have to go very far!! I wish for some teles with poms. Daniel called them "Telepoms"! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuvMuhFred 0 Posted January 28, 2007 I love your fry glitterfish! Congrats with them. Now according to the parentage, this is going to be very interesting to see how they all turn out and what traits will be dominent. I cant wait!!! By the way on page 2...the daddy is exquisite! I love his fins 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JenW 1 Posted January 28, 2007 That last set of pics is awesome Erin - you can really see those little babies well and they're just to itty bitty Has your sponge filter turned all green? Mmmm, yummy And if the new tank is ready for them - then move 'em on over. You can just swim them into a bowl and transfer them. Will you use about 30% of their water? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
small_ranchu 0 Posted January 28, 2007 They are so cute congrats Erin!!! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 0 Posted January 28, 2007 they are looking great!! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glitterfish 0 Posted January 28, 2007 Thanks LuvMuhFred, Fred and FP! Has your sponge filter turned all green? Mmmm, yummy And if the new tank is ready for them - then move 'em on over. You can just swim them into a bowl and transfer them. Will you use about 30% of their water? I'll have the tank set up very soon for them. If Im supposed to use 30% of the water from the 10, then I will!! Yes the sponge has turned nice and green. LOL! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
