Should I remove all the other fish so the eggs don't get eaten?

Question

Ok i have 2 algae eaters (one very young) 1 mollie, 1 shark, and few others but the only fish i have 2 of the same ones is large fantail goldfish.........I think they made babies......I just found them today in my tank there everywhere thousands of them Im not sure if I need to remove the rest of the fish from the tank or will some survive with all the other fish in there?

Answer 1

here is some info on breeding goldfish
http://www.goldfishinfo.com/spawn.htm

and what eggs look like
http://thegab.org/Articles/images/Sexing/Eggs2.jpg

Hope that helps
Good luck


EB

Answer 2

What you do first is remove all of the eggs. I know that may sound mean, but you need to be realistic and practical. What will you possibly do with thousands of baby goldfish? Next, you need to remove those two goldfish and get them in their own 20 gallon tank. You're overcrowded and adding more fish to that recipe is a disaster for all your fish. Your goldfish need a different environment than your tropicals plus, because of their waste output, need a whole lot more water and super filtration. You can't raise fry fish until you are able to provide adequate housing for the fry and adults alike. Choose to disregard the advice. You will learn the hard way like most of us, unfortunately, have had to do.

Answer 3

algae eaters will make short work of your eggs if you hane a breeder net you could try putting some of the eggs in this if the eggs are attatched to something you can move once they hatch they are going to need alot of hiding spaces for them so they can avoid being eaten good luck with your babies

Answer 4

I would if you want to keep the eggs.