NANFA-- Terri's Madtom Nest

Mark (markb_at_columbus.rr.com)
Mon, 5 May 2003 11:43:46 -0400

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At 5:05 AM -0400 5/3/03, Terri Vance wrote:
>...Considering their venomous spines, if I do get fry, will there be any
>problems w/ predation by the spp. currently in my tank (the largest-mouthed
>spp. are the F. chrysotus & a couple 3" Rosysided dace)?
>
>Terri

Yes, you may have predation. If you want to have the best survival,
remove all of the other fish, including the parents, once the fry are
free-swimming. If you just want to observe their behavior, leave the
parents and other fish in, understanding that you may loose some or
all of the fry.

-- 
Mark
Ohio
USA
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