"Ed" wrote in message
. uk...
I've got some swordtail babies that are about 20 days old now.
To stop them being eaten they're in the breeding trap but I'm
wondering whether I can let them out yet.They're big enough not
to fit in the mother's mouth but I've also got some bigger
Mollies and I'm sure they could eat the fry if they wanted to...

Would the fry be able to keep out the way of the Mollies? They
seem to be fairly wary (in that they swim away when I open the
lid).... Or would it be safer to keep them in the breeding trap
for a little while longer?

When you release them, there is usually a sudden frantic interest, so
even if they are too big to eat, they can be damaged. When you do let
them out, do it after feeding everyone and under cover of darkness.
Having lots of shelter helps, even caves, if there isn't enough plants.

NetMax

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Ed