Successfully managing to breed your tropical fish is one of the most exciting and rewarding things you can do.
Suddenly finding yourself responsible for their offspring, however, can be a bit of a shock. Most species of fish don't care for their own young. What can you do to ensure that some survive?
Where to Keep Baby Fish
As soon as you notice the belly of one of your fish beginning to swell, it's time to start making plans. Sometimes you will only have a couple of days before the birth. Make sure you have read up properly on the fish species in question - a few species of fish do care for their young, in which case separating them can be a very bad idea.
It is possible to raise baby fish in your main tank, but generally, few will survive this.
Larger fish will see them as tasty snacks and even vegetarian fish may be tempted. They can also suffer injuries from being chased and bullied. If you do keep them in the main aquarium, make sure they have plenty of hiding places among rocks and plants.
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