Re: feeding fry (L. thayeri)

["Jose V.C. Carvalho" <zeco@bbci.com.br>]

> what do i feed the damn pests?  i never had to feed fry before, they
always
> find their own food in the tank.  i sucked lots of detritus into it to
> provide them with infusoria or whatever it is they pick in there.  i also
> sprinkled some flake food.
>
> should i light this tank (to encourage algae growth)?  what else can i
feed
> them?  unfortunately i don't do live foods (lack of space and time).
please
> advise.
>
> tsuh yang chen, nyc, USA

First of all, congrats Tsuh. I'm following your tries with them since your
first post.

The only fries that I raise separated from the parents are Oscars, and I do
the same as you. The only difference is daily water changes with water from
my pond, but it is not of any help to you...

Zeco




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