To feed these fish after they are free-swimming, you may require Infusoria. Some fish are born amazingly small, such as Neon Tetras and some Rainbowfish species. Do not use too many though, or the culture will smell horrible. Since I raise snails, it is a wonderful place for the babies to grow while contributing to the system. I prefer snails because they also contribute infusoria to the mix, resulting in a more nutritionally complete, natural fish food cocktail, and keep the sides of the tank clean so the light is allowed through. You can also use the ‘messier’ fish or snails to feed the Green Water culture in lieu of fertilizers.
Be careful with the fertilizer if you intend to feed the culture directly to the fish tank of fry as it can cause a build-up of phosphates Live Fish Food Cultures for Aquarium Fish Green Water – Tiny Newborn or Culture FoodĬulture: The most common method is to add grass clippings to water, add a bit of plant fertilizer and place the mixture in a well-lit location – preferably in front of a window or outside in the Summer.
Whiteworm live fish food culture in a recycled container. Tip: Start new cultures on a regular basis to ensure a stable and prolific population. You can place the culture in a styro box in the Summer with a few ice cubes in a bag, a lunchbox cold pack, a small bottle of frozen water, etc. Some cultures are more sensitive to heat than others, but all should be kept in a cool location (low 70’s, as a general rule). Miscellaneous accessories: Some cultures require a unique setup that requires a few miscellaneous accessories, such as airline tubing.Fish tank, barrel or other container: Used for larger aquatic fish food cultures, such as Gammarus or Daphnia.Jars: You can recycle any jar for for small aquatic organisms like Green Water.If you have more than one culture, it can’t hurt to label the container with the contents and date the culture was started. Remember to punch small holes in the lid for air and especially to avoid explosions if yeast is a part of the culture (not saying how I know that). Equipment Required for Live Fish Food CulturesĬontainers: Recycled, disposable or Dollar Store containers will all work for worm cultures. Further research into methods is always recommended as they do vary. Another benefit of live food cultures is you can raise tiny organisms to feed small fish fry in your aquarium.įollowing is an introduction to culturing the most common live fish foods. Live fish food is often used in raising baby fish (fry) because the high protein levels increase the growth rate, but it’s important to support that accelerated growth rate with other nutrients required for optimum growth and healthy development. Live food is natural, high in protein, usually nutritious (and can be gut-loaded with more nutrients), and stimulates the hunting instinct.īreeders use live cultures to bring their fish into breeding condition. The AQUARIAN Weekly Cleaner contains live bacteria to destroy sludge in the gravel bed and helps to keep aquarium clean and healthy.Fish keepers and breeders have been culturing live food for their fish and other aquatic pets since the hobby began. The AQUARIAN Tap Water Safe instantly removes chlorine and neutralizes chloramines making tap water safe for fish.
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