Thanks for the replies and advice everyone. I don't think it will be necessary now a I think they have all been eaten during the night.

Just found them all there this afternoon - they must have been hiding -so I have now got a little trap for them. Have caught 7 in a net but the rest are very elusive. Will try later again to get the rest out into the trap so they are safe.
Does anyone know how I will clean out the trap with the fry in it. Do I empty them into a jug, empty out the water in the trap and then fill it again and add fish?

I used to just lift mine out of the water,and change position in the tank,so fresh water comes in.With them so tiny,dont worry too much.They are tougher than you think.Feed 4 times a day with crushed flake,to grow them on faster.Fresh frequent water changes bring on growth rate too.

But what about the stuff that is lying at the bottom of the box where the little ones have pooed?

Personally not a great lover of the traps but just a little bit of advice.....

.....be careful the heat from the light does not overheat them, some plant in there for shade will help but dont leave light on too long

Hope you get some nice looking fish from them

xx

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The poo wont be too big at this stage,if you tip it out,you would probably lose fry.
You could always set up another temporary tank.Use a kids storage box,cheap filter and heater.job done.You would need a filter sponge,or part of an established sponge, from your main tank (depends how long its been set up though),to feed the filter,or it wont be cycled.Or chuck a bottle of tetra safe start in it,then move the fry straight in.

you can use a turkey baster to suck up any muck off the bottom.

Also make sure there is enough oxgenated water filtering through or they will need a fine airstone in with them.

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