Re: [RML] Brine Shrimp alternatives

Rhonda Wilson (rhondawi at m6.sprynet.com)
Sun, 22 Feb 1998 07:21:19 -0700

I have noticed that snails in the tanks where you are feeding APR to fry get
the nicest shells. The APR must really be good for them too. :)

Rhonda

Julie Zeppieri wrote:

> Hi Chen
>
> Yes, in a pinch I have successfully used the microfood (fine dry powder)
> along w/ frozen BS and had very good success. I definitely recommend
> snails in this tank once all the eggs have hatched, as there is often more
> "waste" on the bottom this way. Probably because hte stuff sinks so fast??
> I also add crushed flake foods as soon as the fry are large enough.
>
> What can I say, I like to use variety rather than the sameoldsameold. ;)
>
> Hope this helps. :)
> Julie <><
>
> On Thu, 12 Feb 1998, Chen Leong wrote:
>
> >
> > At 14:03 10/02/98 -0700, Rhonda wrote:
> >
> > >While we are talking on BS (ahem pun intended) thought I would mention
> > >how great vinegar eels then micro worms are working out for me. The
> > >vinegar eels and OSI APR first followed by the micro worms. They're
> > >cheap and easy and since I've been using them I really see an
> > >improvement in my fry. I hate messing with BS they're too much work
> > >and too spendy. I have eggs but never used them much this is a much
> > >better method at least IMO. Cheap and easy. :)
> > >
> >
> > Given the recent discussion on the use of BS, has anyone used frozen
> > artemia for raising fry with success ?
> >
> > Chen Leong
> >
> >

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