Breeding Black & White Tetras

[And_Hef]

I only have 3 tetras and 1 pleco in my 55 gallon at the moment and was considering breeding the tetras.

(I know they need to be in a larger school, but I had something get into my tank 4-6 months ago and almost killed everything, so I was wanting to hold off to see if it would clear up)

This would be my first attemt at breeding, so any advise would be greatly appresiated.

 

[Chri$]

I found this which may help you

Slightly alkaline water that is very soft often leads to breeding. Some authors have suggested that separating a single pair from the larger shoal and placing them in a breeding tank will induce breeding. Others have removed multiple pairs at the same time. Most will suggest either the usage of a spawning mop or the removal of the parents soon after breeding. Be warned, though, that this is not an easy process, and that the parents will often upset the eggs within the tank as they are being removed. This is probably preferable to the egg-eating which may be the only other alternative.

White eggs may be nonfungused. As long as they aren't fuzzy, leave them alone, as they are likely to still be viable.

The fry are extremely small at their birth. They can be fed liquid egg layer fry foods until they are a week or two old.