Start off with ten 6qt (shoebox) sterilite/rubbermaid tubs and make a foam filter for each and two better dual output air pumps. Great some local pond weeds (foxtail, hornwart etc.), something for the fry to hide in and corral it to one end of the tub. Place a piece of broken clay flower pot in the clear side so the female has a place to hide/lay eggs or young.
Start growing some fry food (green water/infusoria, microworms etc.).
Use 8 of the tubs for breeding and 2 for the fry as soon as you can move them.
The above system works with all your minnow varieties and convicts too.
Also if you do a little searching around here you'll find several good threads on raising feeders.
Dr Joe
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