APR and feeding small fry

[David Sanchez <barbax2@yahoo.com>]

Since we are on the topic of feeding small fry I
thought I would add my experiences.

For Rams I like to use microworms and bbs for the
first 2-3 days. I will keep adding a little for up to
a 2 weeks for a little something extra and for any
smaller ones lagging behind. I have been using the APR
by mixing a little with water in a dish and then using
a turkey baster to feed it directly to the shoal of
fry. I caution folks about water quality for the
benefit of the beginners. Many of us should have no
reservations with this. I say this because rasing fry
is probably the most challenging aspect of fish
breeding when we begin.

I also begin feeding flake food early on by crushing
some and mixing it with water and feeding it with the
turkey baster too. I like to get them on good quality
flaje food early so the take it as adults. I have hjad
good success with Sanders brand very high quality and
the fish like the smell and evidently the taste.

Misc. I have also used Golden pearls and the cyclop
eeze like the APR I would mix it in water well and
then feed it with a turkey baster. I had excellent
results with both foods but the Golden pearls you have
to be carefull not to overfeed. I also have very good
success rearing young Apistos on decpas.

Right now I am using allot of Daphnia after I start
the fry on bbs for the first month.

Dave
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