Finally, I found a spot when the shrimps weren't partying in the filter bracket! Threee were still on the outside of the filter, but these did eventually move as I lifted it out to clean it. But it was a worrying time as they held their ground and I was concerned they might jump!
Then, when I was putting the filter back in, three shrimp were back in place cleaning the bracket... Had to shift them first! But once the power was back on the difference was obvious! Bits of dead plants were suddenly blasted away and trapped food (they weren't fed yesterday at all after the spawning) sent flying everywhere. The water is a right state, but moving well!
No spawning today, even though three Zebra Danios are still very plump. Maybe they aren't quite ready to start. I think I've got at least a dozen eggs collected, so will have to watch that for now. Should know more in a day or two.
Also, this afternoon we bought a breeding net - so the fry are in that. I'm hoping that by being in the same water as the main tank the wastes in the water are cleared away. Hopefully, cleaner water and better oxygenated water will encourage growth. Then in a week or so, there might be more baby Danios to join them.
Also, since our fish expert said there was plenty more space in the tank, we've added a female Peppered Cory as company to the male (?) Peppered Cory and a trio of Cardinal Tetras. It's getting to be a busy tank!
Maintenance - cleaned filter pads; bought breeding net and added 1 Danio fry and ??? Guppy Fry.
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