plakathunter123 Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 hi everyone need some help ive got about 200 to 300 baby fighters that hatched yesterday and ive got a 2ft tank for them to grow out in but i dont have microworms or brine shrimp eggs what can i feed them my brine shrimp eggs should be here in a week anyone got any tips for food and good servivol rate cheers ayden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bettarazzi Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 They should be ok for a couple of days. I would try to get some microforms or vinegar eels from someone in Sydney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forever_and_a_day Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 What bettarazzi said. and if you've got any plants in there like java moss, there should be some microscopic critters for the fry to feed on while you source some bigger food - also if you've got a garden with still water you might find some mozzie rafts, which hatch pretty small Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plakathunter123 Posted December 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 yeah i have lots of mozzie rafts but they are a tiny bit big for there mouth and also how long do u feed them baby brine shrimp for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Nut Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 You can also boil up an egg, scrape some of the yolk out, put it in a spray bottle with some water and spray this into your tank. You just have to shake the bottle up until there are only very tiny particles of yolk present. I've used this before on some gourami fry and they would eat it. However, you have to be careful as any left rotting at the bottom can cause issues with water quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 I will go with Ashlea on the egg I use it instead of MW as I find it more hasle free and the fry respond to the water change. Just remember only a little you are feeding fry not Rabits, Ha Ha. I also keep wardleys liquid fry food on hand as this is a quick feed for the first two weeks if I am to busy to prep Egg. I start the BBS in the second week but still keep up the liquid food for another week so the smaller fry have a chance. I hope this helps cheers Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plakathunter123 Posted December 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 hi thanks guys will do the rgg thing but today i went to my friends aquarium and he had a old thai remadee thing for fighting fish fry its like dust thats how fine it is so im going to try that the eggs and when i get BBS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 hey Hunter Dont forget to post updates on how you progress with this. There will be other members who come along later that will benefit from it. Cheers les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plakathunter123 Posted December 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 alright thanks les i will bu thow do u upload pics :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davo Posted December 24, 2012 Report Share Posted December 24, 2012 you can buy some from me if you want I am in Lidcombe... I have got golden pearl fry food...whic is ideal for the fry.. And also got micro worms.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbournebetta Posted December 24, 2012 Report Share Posted December 24, 2012 I'm going to be awful and ask why you have hatched eggs and hadn't thought what to feed 'em... but good on you for trying to spawn. Live food is key in these early days, I'd suggest you start trying to hatch brine shrimp now so you get the hang of it. (It's everyone's biggest problem on the first spawn) You'll have a bit of loss in numbers too, so keep live food up and water changes are your new best friend. Goodluck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plakathunter123 Posted December 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2012 thats pretty mean ness :alright: nah just kidding yeah i was supposed to be organised but its hard to get bbs eggs in sydney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbournebetta Posted December 26, 2012 Report Share Posted December 26, 2012 You'll be right! Glad they're going good for you - seems they're eating x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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