Breeding Net

[LoveTheFishies]

 Has anyone used a in tank breeding net for a female who's holding?  Although I have an extra tank, I was planning on using for fry and as a hospital tank, it ended up being used for fish I bought at the auction.  Not planning on setting up my large show tank for another 3-6 months. 
Just wondering.  Thanks

[Ron]

I have if they aren't too big. Be sure to add in a plastic plant or two for cover to make her feel more secure.

Also pay attention to when she spits the fry and doesn't take them back when danger (you!) shows up and take her out. A few days after that and she might get hungry enough to eat her own.

[African cichlid Keeper]

Has anyone used a in tank breeding net for a female who's holding?  Although I have an extra tank, I was planning on using for fry and as a hospital tank, it ended up being used for fish I bought at the auction.  Not planning on setting up my large show tank for another 3-6 months. 
Just wondering.  Thanks

I use this for my females
http://www.amazon.com/Marina-Hang-On-Breeding-Box-Large/dp/B005QRDCP2

[LoveTheFishies]

I have if they aren't too big. Be sure to add in a plastic plant or two for cover to make her feel more secure.

Also pay attention to when she spits the fry and doesn't take them back when danger (you!) shows up and take her out. A few days after that and she might get hungry enough to eat her own.

I have a 69 gal tank, 48 long, 20 tall bowfront.  Found a 6.5 x 5 x 5" mesh that could go inside the tank. 
Shes only been holding for 4-5 days, so still have a couple weeks before she's done right?

[LoveTheFishies]

Has anyone used a in tank breeding net for a female who's holding?  Although I have an extra tank, I was planning on using for fry and as a hospital tank, it ended up being used for fish I bought at the auction.  Not planning on setting up my large show tank for another 3-6 months. 
Just wondering.  Thanks

I use this for my females
http://www.amazon.com/Marina-Hang-On-Breeding-Box-Large/dp/B005QRDCP2

I did see this online.  Any problems with the water temp since it's outside?

[African cichlid Keeper]

Has anyone used a in tank breeding net for a female who's holding?  Although I have an extra tank, I was planning on using for fry and as a hospital tank, it ended up being used for fish I bought at the auction.  Not planning on setting up my large show tank for another 3-6 months. 
Just wondering.  Thanks

I use this for my females
http://www.amazon.com/Marina-Hang-On-Breeding-Box-Large/dp/B005QRDCP2

I did see this online.  Any problems with the water temp since it's outside?

Nope

[Ron]

I have a 69 gal tank, 48 long, 20 tall bowfront.  Found a 6.5 x 5 x 5" mesh that could go inside the tank. 
Shes only been holding for 4-5 days, so still have a couple weeks before she's done right?

Yep, typically it's 2.5-3.5 weeks depending on species and how accurately you nail down the date that they completed spawning.

[jcunningham0295]

I use the below mesh nets inside my tanks all the time.  I have over twenty of them and at least give to six females in different tanks in them at any given time.  They seem to work gone for me.

http://www.kensfish.com/moreinfo/penn-plax-deluxe-net-breeder.html

[Regalblue]

Has anyone used a in tank breeding net for a female who's holding?  Although I have an extra tank, I was planning on using for fry and as a hospital tank, it ended up being used for fish I bought at the auction.  Not planning on setting up my large show tank for another 3-6 months. 
Just wondering.  Thanks

I use this for my females
http://www.amazon.com/Marina-Hang-On-Breeding-Box-Large/dp/B005QRDCP2

Yes these work great& 3 of them for less than $35shipped, from One Way Pet, is hard to beat.  I know if you buy one from a LFS it can cost up to $20each.

[LoveTheFishies]

I have a 69 gal tank, 48 long, 20 tall bowfront.  Found a 6.5 x 5 x 5" mesh that could go inside the tank. 
Shes only been holding for 4-5 days, so still have a couple weeks before she's done right?

Yep, typically it's 2.5-3.5 weeks depending on species and how accurately you nail down the date that they completed spawning.

Saw activity last thursday.  By fri morning she had her mouth pretty full.

[LoveTheFishies]

I use the below mesh nets inside my tanks all the time.  I have over twenty of them and at least give to six females in different tanks in them at any given time.  They seem to work gone for me.

http://www.kensfish.com/moreinfo/penn-plax-deluxe-net-breeder.html

So once the mother spits the fish, how long do you keep them in the net? 

[jcunningham0295]

I use the below mesh nets inside my tanks all the time.  I have over twenty of them and at least give to six females in different tanks in them at any given time.  They seem to work gone for me.

http://www.kensfish.com/moreinfo/penn-plax-deluxe-net-breeder.html

So once the mother spits the fish, how long do you keep them in the net?

I use these in my tanks for the female after I strip the fry around 15 to 20 days.

[Super Turtleman]

I also use the mesh nets. I will keep the mom in the net sometimes an extra day or two if I wanna feed her up but usually I just release her back in the tank.

The fry you can't keep in the net...they'll get sucked right through.

[NorthernAquatic]

The fry you can't keep in the net...they'll get sucked right through.

That "Sucks" LOL

[Ron]

The fry you can't keep in the net...they'll get sucked right through.

Depending on the tank, I've found that sprinkling a sand substrate in the net can keep the adults outside from sucking them through. It'll also help keep the net taught against the edges of the frame so fry don't wedge themselves between the net and the frame.