To remove eggs or not to remove eggs?

[Corie Dora]

I have a pair of cacs which have spawned in a 35 g planted community tank. There are both tetras and cories in the community.

Currently the eggs are on the underside of a rock cave. This is the first spawn from this pair. I would *really* like to get some babies from them, and I've had poor luck with other caca fry in similar communities, mysteriously "dissapearing" at night.

Should I remove the rock to another tank? Should I bring mama along too, or is this likely to stress her out and cause her to eat her eggs? I don't really like the idea of raising the fry without her. What about waiting until they are wigglers or swimmers and siphoning them? And could the mama go with them at that point?

Any thoughts appreciated

Corie

 

[Zapisto]

well
if possible and to put all chance on your side.
remove all the tankmate
i dont like remove egg

 

[Mike Wise]

I suggest removing just the male & female to a breeding tank and let the egg go. Community tanks simply are not set up for raising fry. Breeding tanks are. It is much easier to breed & raise fry without a large population of predators around.

 

[Corie Dora]

Removing the whole community, I just don't think is possible

I've decided to do a proper breeding setup, especially since I actually have a trio, not a pair. I can transfer the other female in right away, even if this batch of eggs actually manages to survive in the community.

Thanks for the tips