Re: Wigglers

[Mike & Diane Wise <apistowise@fgn.net>]

Tomoko,

It usually take about 4 days after hatching for the larvae to become
freeswimming. Since they will not have their mother to guide them, you might
want to add a Brazilian Ramshorn Snail to the tank to take care of any excess
food. They will also stir food up from the bottom so the fry will be attracted
to it. At least this works for Discus fry.

Mike Wise

Tomoko Schum wrote:

> Hi y'all,
>
> The eggs I stole from Rio Mamore on Friday
> (actually more like rescued out of the harm's
> way) hatched today.  It took roughly 72
> hours.  Now I have to figure out the timing
> to hatch bbs for them.  Was it approximately
> 4 to 5 days at 78 degrees F till apisto
> wigglers become free swimming?
>
> Under the normal circumstances, I have a bit
> of grace period since mama fish takes her
> free swimmers to java moss bushes to graze on
> the invisible stuff.  I'm out of microworms,
> but I suppose I can give them euglena and
> vinegar eels to tie them over if I miss the
> timing.
>
> Tomoko
>
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