small fry and filter intake

[frankycee]

Hi, I just converted a 5G tank into a home for my dwarf neon rainbow fry.

In it I have a power filter running on low setting so as to keep water intake minimal , so that my fry wont get sucked up by the intake.

Should i turn off filter or use another kind to prevent fry from going into filter?

 

[Tokis-Phoenix]

Never used a "power filter" but in my fry tank i have 2 very small fluval filters(the smallest of the fluval ones you can get) and my fry tank(10gal) and they are thriving and have no problems with current ; one should be more than enough for a 5gal tank .

 

[Jen]

I had the same problem with my fry tank. I took a hunk of sponge that i use to clean the tank and wrapped it around the intake part. It made the suction less heavy, and also filtered out some of the larger particles.

 

[SirMinion]

Use an elastic band to secure a section cut from a pair of tights (pantyhose) over the intake. Be sure to check it a couple of time a day to keep it clear of debris though.

 

[Tolak]

I use Aqua Clear minis for angel fry once they get tto around 3 weeks. Put a piece of nylon stocking over the filter. If you have a spare sponge filter that works even better. Just poke a hole in it with a knife & slide it over the intake.

Tolak

 

[Lateral Line]

I always use sponge filters in breeding/rearing tanks. Not only are they safe, the sponge gets colonised by rotifers and other small animals which the fry like to eat. I often find the fry hanging around the sponges.

 

[LoachLover]

Yeah that filter will just suck them up.

Sponge Filters work best for fry.