Blade118 said:
any ideas what i should do with the babys then
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I'll be honest, I'd setup at least a 29g grow-out tank if you want to keep the babies alive. A 40g or larger is better, but I understand budgets can be tight. How large are the babies? If you don't mind me asking. You can try to make arrangements with friends or your LFS to see if they'll take them when they're grown. Also, how many babies do you have? In their natural habitat, fry are often victims of disease and predation.
There was a point where I had too many kribs and I had to discourage breeding for a while while my fry had a chance to grow out in another tank. What I did was remove all caves from the aquaria, I also removed all decorations in the aquarium that could be used as a cave. As kribs are cave breeders, not having a suitable nesting spot usually discourages breeding. But, if they can't breed, please watch for any signs of agression. They can turn on each other if there is no way to vent their breeding frustration. Now, I am just telling you what I have done. Others may tell you different, but this is what has worked for me.
So here's more advice if you'd like it. Keep the tank really clean. Especially if you are breeding. I recommend 25%-30% water changes every week. I found breeding kribs very rewarding, but if you can't make a deal with friends to take your fish or a LFS, it is best to discourage breeding, as you will soon be overwhelmed with too many fish. Overstocking can lead to an ammonia spike, which is fatal to fish. I'm not trying to scare you, but with the amount of fish in your tank now, breeding is really not such a great idea. You also have to think about the other fish in your tank. Territorial kribs are not the best tank mates, and being confined to one half of a 20g is not an ideal situation for the rest of your fish.
I would like to be updated on your progess. It is very nice watching the fry grow and develop.
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