Moving Wild Guppy Fry to a Grow-Out Tank ❤️???? #shorts

Moving Wild Guppy Fry to a Grow-Out Tank ❤️????
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I recently spotted three newborn guppy fry in my new Walstad aquarium! After observing them for two days, I noticed the adult wild guppies were outcompeting them for food. While I could add extra food, that would lead to overfeeding and uneaten food, which isn’t ideal for a low-tech, no-filter setup. Without a mechanical filter, excess food can quickly degrade water quality.
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To give the fry a better chance at growth, I decided to move them to a temporary grow-out tank. This will make feeding easier and ensure they get enough nutrition.
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I’m using another Walstad nano tank that I set up two months ago, currently home to ramshorn snails. Over the next few days, I plan to transfer more guppy fry from my other aquariums into this tank.
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About the walstad nano tank:
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This aquarium follows the Walstad method, a natural approach to fishkeeping that relies on a soil substrate and abundant live plants to create a self-sustaining ecosystem. The plants handle filtration and oxygenation, eliminating the need for filters or air pumps, making the setup low-maintenance. Maintaining a high plant-to-livestock ratio is key—plenty of plants absorb waste and keep the water clean, while a lower number of animals prevents nutrient buildup.
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Substrates:
Potting mix capped with aquarium sand
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Tank size:
Cylinder Plastic container
15cm diameter & 25cm height
(4.4 liters or 1.17 gallons)
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Plants:
- Pothos
- Air plants (Tillandsia)
-Dwarf water lettuce
-Red roots floater
- Pearlweed
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Inhabitants:
-Ramshorn snail
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Light:
5W White LED Aquarium Light
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Photo period: 10 hours with 4 hours siesta period. Light on for 5 hours, off for 4 hours and then turn again for 5 hours.
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