Can I Put Guppy Fry In A Jam Jar?

[challdog]

i let my guppy pop out, the 'all natural way' in my community tank.
as a result...
the fry are becoming a delicate snack for my fish.
so,
i was wondering
can i put the fry in a jam jar, until they grow a bit...???

cheers guys,
iain

 

[StandbySetting]

Inevitably some of the fry will survive if you just leave them in the tank with the parents, hence why they give birth to so many.

 

[fluttermoth]

Don't put fry in a jam jar! It's far too small for them to grow at all. If you want some fry to survive in your tank, put in lots and lots of fine leafed plants, like elodea or cabomba.

 

[Blubble37]

Don't put fry in a jam jar! It's far too small for them to grow at all. If you want some fry to survive in your tank, put in lots and lots of fine leafed plants, like elodea or cabomba.

do you have another heated tank as this will allow them to grow up without the risk of being eaten. i had to quarantine my goldfish fry as the others ket eating them. good luck with the little guys. hope they grow up big and strong for you

 

[SchottayB]

Either leave them in the same tank as the mum/dad (some will live, they give birth like there is no tomorrow so don't worry!) or put them in another tank of their own.

Jam jar is a no, no for me

Good luck raising fry!

 

[Amanda727]

I have guppies too and a net for fry to be birthed in. could the fry live in the net for awhile?

 

[OldMan47]

You could put a guppy fry in a sewing thimble but it would not last long. Any container smaller than about 5 or 6 litres will be far too much work to maintain healthy for your fry. A net can be used to allow the fry to double in size or maybe a bit more than double. It is not big enough to grow out a guppy for a tank with a gourami or an angel in it but it would let them get plenty big enough for an all-guppy tank.

 

[This Old Spouse]

Just leave them in the community tank. TRUST me, you'll have more than you know what to do with and will be wishing for them to become snacks soon! Not to be heartless, just stating the facts. I started with 5 and now have well over 100.

 

[chrisodapz]

my guppy fry always do well coz the females lay them near where my red tailed shark hangs out so any fish go near the fry who stay around in red's area he gives them a slap so the fry are safe.

 

[Amanda727]

i have tetras and platys and guppies and a type of barb. i would like a red tail shark but would it be okay in my tank?

 

[OldMan47]

Amanda, a red tailed shark is too big for a 6 foot long tank. Please do not introduce one into a tiny tank of only 4 or 5 foot length.