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Date: Thu, 06 Feb 1997 06:48:54 -0600
From: Gary Lange <gwlange at stlnet.com>
To: Peter Unmack <peter.unmack at asu.edu>
Subject: Fw: [RML] D.G inbreeding
> Peter, didn't you feed a lot of mosquito wigglers before, I thought
> you told me you used this a lot in Oz? Are you doing so now?
Yes, I was primarily feeding the present and former populations of redfins
mozzie larvae.
> I have found that many of the Pseudomugils don't do much unless they
> are given live foods and then they go absolutely crazy.
I don't know if I would go quite as far as to say crazy, but I've found
mozzies to be the best thing since sliced bread for getting them to lay
some eggs.
> If they are just
> fending for themselves in your outdoor tanks, maybe it's not enough food,
> especially if the temperature is higher (again). I would expect that
> they probably have a high metabolism. Hope you solve the problem.
> Are these the same group that my <eggs> came from? IF so then it's
> just a turn-off problem and you have to find the switch. Cheers.
They were kept inside at highish temps (~28oC I think) and fed pretty
well. I would agree that they probably have a higher matabolism. Yes,
these are the parents of your little fry. I agree too regarding the
switch point.
Tootles
Peter Unmack