Do I Need A Filter For Platy Fry?

[LoachLover!]

I would like to set up a platy fry tank of around 10L.

The one I have found is from wilko - A very simple, plastic tank.

So, as you can imagine, it is just the tank with nothing else, and I want to keep costs low, whilst giving my fry some more room to grow and swim etc.

So, I will get a heater, but can they survive without a filter, but with daily PWCs and no overfeeding?

Thanks

 

[zain611]

When i had my guppy fry in a bowl i thought of getting a small filter. Heres a link of it and the fry wont get sucked into it



http/www.petsathome.com/shop/smallworld-pump-and-filter-kit-by-penn-plax-16312

 

[twingogeekeo]

Id get a filter like this no chance them getting stuck

http/www.ebay.co.uk/itm/180704732050?_trksid=p5197.c0.m619#ht_1708wt_1037

 

[fluttermoth]

Personally, I wouldn't want to try and raise fry in a tank as small as 10l. You'd be needing to do so many water changes to keep the levels of ammonia and the hormones the fish themselves produce low; probably three or four 100% changes every day.

If money is an issue (and let's face, when isn't it!) you'd be far, far better off getting a plastic storage tub that can be picked up very cheaply from most supermarkets or DIY places. Something in the 50/80l mark can be picked up for a few pounds.

I would always, always want to see a filter in any tank. A cheap, air driven box filter (you can make one yourself, very easily) that you can fill with mature media is ideal for fry tanks.

 

[twingogeekeo]

Fluttermoth thats a far good idea why couldnt you said this a month ago

 

[zain611]

Why dont you get a hatchery and put it above you main tank and you wont worry about any water paremeters i got one today and put my fry in it in the main tank but im just concerned if it will raise my ammonia as my tank has just cycled

 

[fluttermoth]

Fluttermoth thats a far good idea why couldnt you said this a month ago

if you'd asked me a month ago, I would have said so

Why dont you get a hatchery and put it above you main tank and you wont worry about any water paremeters i got one today and put my fry in it in the main tank but im just concerned if it will raise my ammonia as my tank has just cycled

Really, a separate tank, or plenty of plants for the fry to hide in in the main tank, are better than the 'hatcheries'. Even the net type restrict water flow and can lead to build ups of hormones/ammonia/nitrite, IME.

Having a fry trap in your tank won't raise the ammonia (I'd be fascinated to know why or how you think that would happen, btw!), but you should change the water in it with water from the main tank at least twice a day.

 

[twingogeekeo]

Best thing about it is a got a superfish qube 25 but dont like it and didnt blend in with the rest of the stuff in my room so i bought a Aqua 40 today that is housing them instead and the qube is down the side of my bed at the moment

 

[OldMan47]

Let's get right down to it. To save lots of money, use a water change bucket instead of a tank. They cost much less and often will hold 25 litres or more. In a heated home the water will stay warm enough and you can do a water change on your bucket every few days to keep the water clear of ammonia. If you feed regular flake food just powdered between your finger tips the fry will grow, which saves you buying special foods. Grand total cost for the fry is just the cost of an extra water change bucket, something we can all use to good advantage after the fry are big enough to place with the adults.