So this is my current fry grow out set out. It's not ideal but it's the best that I can do given that we're in the middle of winter and I don't have an extra tub for them outside.
I have 13 Tvr fry that were kindly given to me from a family friend to practise and learn from.
It's been a difficult journey. A bit harder than I anticipated really. Made a few careless mistakes (like leaving a tap on while refilling and forgetting about it. I came back to fry gasping for air and a flooded laundry. I lost 4 fry due to rapid temperature change and not dechlorinating enough of the water - because I left the tap on).
Another rookie mistake was over feeding. I was so keen on getting them nice and plump, the water conditions took a hit and they all ended up with really red swollen lips!! Ergh luckily none died but I did treat them with 0.6% salt for 3-4 days. It eventually went away and cleared completely on the 5th day. Lol
I wish I had kept my sponge filtered seeded then I wouldn't have to worry as much on the water. Oh well will definitely remember it for next time. :)
Well I'm sure the fry I have are strong and resilient haha
Anyway I will be keeping track of their growth. I have had them for about a month now. They are around 3 months old.
My tank and set up (yay for extendable taps!) Tank was custom made by vebas more than 4 yrs ago. Still going strong.
Dimensions are 60x60x30cm - goldfish do better with larger surface area as oppose to deeper longer tanks. I use this tank for quarantine too if I ever have sick or new fish.
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