fry on the surface of the water.

[Fabian]

I have about 30,2 week old fry left from my spawn and some are always on the surface of the water.The rest are eating well.Should i cull them or let them stay there?

[Oldfishlady]

Since this is a surface dwelling species and at 2 weeks old being the time some will start to develop their labyrinth organ....I would say this is normal behavior-provided that they are not having buoyancy issues and eating...etc.....not belly sliding or anything.....If you haven't already-I would get the air above the water warm and humid-I use plastic veggie wrap-but anything will work-you just want to see condensation......

[indjo]

+1 OFL.
Specially after they're full

[Fabian]

Thanks,but they are 3 times smaller than my others that are eating.And the ones that are on the surface are quite small and they never come down to eat.Will they survive that long.

[Oldfishlady]

What are you feeding.....if you have newly hatched BBS-they will stay at the top if added careful-plus they are drawn to light......

[EvilVOG]

I had some fry that scooted the bottom at 2 weeks, at 3 they all swim fine. They were the runts, a lot smaller then their siblings. I would give it at least another week or two.

[betta lover1507]

Originally Posted by Oldfishlady

What are you feeding.....if you have newly hatched BBS-they will stay at the top if added careful-plus they are drawn to light......

woah i never knew they like the light thanks again for more information lol

[Fabian]

I only fed them microworms at the moment.And there is only one left on the surface.

[bettalover2033]

Let us know how they are doing.