How long do I keep baby fish seperate for ?

[RebbyG77]

I have one baby goldfish that survived out of 7. It's now about 3/4 of an inch long and looking in good health. It's in the main airiated tank but in a breeding trap. How long does it need to be kept on its own before putting in with the other fish ? I'm worried about it being eaten or sucked up the filter. A bit of guidance would be great as I'm new to this!

[Koi-lo]

"RebbyG77" > wrote in message
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> I have one baby goldfish that survived out of 7. It's now about 3/4 of
> an inch long and looking in good health. It's in the main airiated tank
> but in a breeding trap. How long does it need to be kept on its own
> before putting in with the other fish ?

$$ Free it when it is no longer small enough to be eaten by it's tankmates.

I'm worried about it being
> eaten or sucked up the filter. A bit of guidance would be great as I'm
> new to this!

$$ Watch the sizes of the fish. If something can swallow it they will.
Cover the filter intake with a sponge made for filters. Cut a hole in it and
push it over the intake.
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[Charles]

On Thu, 10 Nov 2005 20:24:47 +0000, RebbyG77
> wrote:

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>I have one baby goldfish that survived out of 7. It's now about 3/4 of
>an inch long and looking in good health. It's in the main airiated tank
>but in a breeding trap. How long does it need to be kept on its own
>before putting in with the other fish ? I'm worried about it being
>eaten or sucked up the filter. A bit of guidance would be great as I'm
>new to this!


I'd say it's bid enough now, unless you have some super powerful
filter.