platy frys

Question
One of my 2 female platys just gave birth to ~ 9 frys.  They are hiding in rock crevices and deadwood.  In raising my prior batches of frys, I had a breeder net but that seem to restrict the growth of the frys.  But when I leave them in the open tank, I couldn't really "feed" them because the first bites by Hikari are floating and they don't come up so high in a 6-gallon tank.  Any recommendations?  Thanks!!!

Answer
If you have another tank handy, it would be much better to have a tank just for the fry. That way you can lower the water level (no more than 6 inches of water is needed for baby fish - you want less pressure on them when they are so small, and you want them to be able to find their food easier). This is the best way to raise fry - I never ever recommend a breeder's box or net.
Also, you will want some floating plants for your fry to hide in (live or fake - either is fine). And you can feed them micro worms, baby fish food, liquid fish food, any thing they can fit in their mouths for now. You could even use flakes if you were able to crush them tiny enough - most people put a pinch into a ziploc bag, then use a roller - as long as they eat. You can find more information online about care for platy fry.