I’m learning a lot from your advice on live foods but still have questions. Thank you for all the help.
I have a open topped waterbutt outside that housed an uninvited but welcome supply of daphnia and other little live foods until Hubby decided to and move it a few weeks ago.
I refilled it with dechorinated tap water and some spirulina powder hoping some of the critters were stuck to the sides but there aren’t any signs of life yet.
Feeding the water with a bit of yeast, spirulina and paprika is far cheaper than doing the 20 mile trip to our nearest fish shop that has an reliable supply of live foods. All local MA stores have had supply problems and empty fridges lately
When would be a good time to reseed it with daphnia and copepods from my accidental indoor culture or shop bought bags? Is it warm enough now if risk of frost is over?
I can lightly feed the tank until the infusoris going again but there’s algae on the sides so it’s probably OK in that respect.
I know an established Daphnia colony can lay eggs to survive difficult conditions and should survive frosts if i can get them going
Thanks
I have a open topped waterbutt outside that housed an uninvited but welcome supply of daphnia and other little live foods until Hubby decided to and move it a few weeks ago.
I refilled it with dechorinated tap water and some spirulina powder hoping some of the critters were stuck to the sides but there aren’t any signs of life yet.
Feeding the water with a bit of yeast, spirulina and paprika is far cheaper than doing the 20 mile trip to our nearest fish shop that has an reliable supply of live foods. All local MA stores have had supply problems and empty fridges lately
When would be a good time to reseed it with daphnia and copepods from my accidental indoor culture or shop bought bags? Is it warm enough now if risk of frost is over?
I can lightly feed the tank until the infusoris going again but there’s algae on the sides so it’s probably OK in that respect.
I know an established Daphnia colony can lay eggs to survive difficult conditions and should survive frosts if i can get them going
Thanks