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Re: Loss of kribs fry



You mean removing the fry they will surely die ?!
I removed many times my convict fry - did  a ok.
Am I missing something here ?
"HPierce" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> Heres is my two cents.  Make sure that they are not getting sucked into
the
> filter, you did say much about the setup, and definitely leave the fry
with
> the parents.  If you remove them they will surely die.
>
> Harley
>
> "gizmo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> > I have patients and I do have some previous experience with other
cichlids
> > but long time ago...
> > But I can see the pair getting prepared for the next round :-)
> > 10x
> >
> > gizmo
> > "Jay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> > > Gizmo,
> > >
> > > Based on posts I've previously seen about Kribs, they are good
parenting
> > > fish but they usually eat their first couple of spawns before they get
> it
> > > right.
> > >
> > > Consider it experience for you and your Kribs. I don't think you're
> > supposed
> > > to take them from their parents though.
> > >
> > > I'm no expert, just reflecting on posts I've seen in the past in
> relation
> > to
> > > your situation
> > >
> > > :-)
> > >
> > > - J
> > >
> > > "gizmo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> > > > Well I m still able to see about 2-3 of the fries....
> > > > better next time Ill take them out....
> > > >
> > > > gizmo
> > > > "RedForeman ©®" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> > > > > Not sure if it helps, I've never tried it, but some say having
> > floating
> > > > > plants such as hornwort will help give the fry somewhere to
hide...
> I
> > > > would
> > > > > tend to think kribs would need something in the lower third of the
> > tank,
> > > > as
> > > > > Kribs rarely go to the top of the tank, except to feed.. IIRC....
> > > > >
> > > > > maybe a couple over turned clay pots? a small rock garden with
hidey
> > > > holes?
> > > > > "gizmo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> > > > > > Well it seems that after a week of leaving the fry with their
> > > parents -
> > > > I
> > > > > > don't see much of the fry :-(
> > > > > > My guess is they were eaten by their parents....
> > > > > > Will be smarter next time.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > gizmo
> > > > > >
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