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Auratus

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Question
My auratus is holding right know like normal. I have 8 other fish in the tank will the fry get eaten. I do not have another tank open but I have a little guppy container will that work so the fry don't get eaten.

Answer
Hi Logan,
  Once the female releases the fry, they are very much on their own.  They have to either find cover fast, or they will get eaten.  You can make hiding places for the fry by adding round rocks, plants, wood etc to the main tank.

-- Ron
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