Duncan A. McRae wrote in message
le.rogers.com...
4-Everyone has their personal favourites for filtration. With tiny fry
in
a
breeder set up, my choice is a small seasoned sponge filter, air driven,
with minimal flow rate.

I'm hoping to start breeding soon. Where can I read/see more on the setup
you're suggesting?

Thanks;
Duncan



I can't direct you to a web site, although I am sure others here can put you
on the track.
In essence, I use the Jungle sponge filters in fry tanks as they come in
smaller sizes than other brands. The unused filters are stored in whichever
tank is deemed to be the cleanest/healthiest, so that a load of good guy
bacteria can colonize it. These filters are only added once the fry are
freeswimming for egglayers, day one with livebearers. Egglayer set ups
usually have at most a small airstone for circulation until spawning has
happened and the breeders are removed.
My favourite book to recommend to hobbyists just getting underway is Tetra's
The Golden Encyclopedia of Freshwater Tropical Fishes by Dick Mills and Dr.
Gwynne Vevers. ISBN 0-307-46633-7. It's from 1982 and may take a couple
tries to find it, but for the price and the amount of information for new
hobbyists per dollar spent, it's a bargain. Yes, there is a Tetra slant to
the equipment and there are upside down photos, but it may be very handy to
have around. More current info is available in the Baensch Atlas series,
but they can be cost prohibitive.

Jim