Re: [RML] Brine Shrimp alternatives

Julie Zeppieri (jazep at www.peter.unmack.net)
Sun, 22 Feb 1998 10:50:01 -0700 (MST)

Rhonda

Those are always my healthiest snails. :) Must be.

Julie <><

On Sun, 22 Feb 1998, Rhonda Wilson wrote:

> 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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