frontfish Posted April 7, 2005 Report Share Posted April 7, 2005 :smokey: My electric yellow spit her babies as soon as i put her in the ten gallon. I counted aleast 13 but they move so fast. I would appreciate any advice on how to keep them happy and healthy. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
African_Fever Posted April 7, 2005 Report Share Posted April 7, 2005 Start feeding cyclop-eeze, and then NLS grow when they're large enough (should take about 2 weeks). You won't be happier with the colour. Check out www.jehmco.com for cyclop-eeze (I use the freeze dried). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vallisneria Posted April 7, 2005 Report Share Posted April 7, 2005 I feed the same as Kyle. Freeze dried cyclops untill they are big enough to start eating the NLS grow. I get my FD cyclops locally, its Sera brand(i think). Fairly expensive but it last a long time. I feed my fry about 3-4 times a day, But make sure not to ovre feed and polute the water. I do a water change ever couple of days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punman Posted April 7, 2005 Report Share Posted April 7, 2005 Where do you get the freeze dried cyclops? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rahim101 Posted April 7, 2005 Report Share Posted April 7, 2005 I buy my freeze dried cyclop-eeze from Gold's about $35-40 dollars for 100 grams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punman Posted April 7, 2005 Report Share Posted April 7, 2005 I have checked there for two months and they only have frozen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
African_Fever Posted April 7, 2005 Report Share Posted April 7, 2005 I didn't know that Gold's carries cyclop-eeze. If they're out, it's pretty quick and easy to order from www.jehmco.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD. Posted April 8, 2005 Report Share Posted April 8, 2005 (edited) I buy my 30 gram containers here: http://www.jlaquatics.com/phpstore/store_p..._ID=fd-acycf030 (they're based in BC) Unless you have a lot of fry tanks up & running, 30 grams will last you a long time. Like Kyle I only use it for the first 2 weeks or so, then it's NLS all the way. Edited April 8, 2005 by RD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly Posted June 28, 2005 Report Share Posted June 28, 2005 I agree with the NLS pellets when they get a little older. But have you tried throwing some blood worm in there. You got to try it at least once its alot of fun. When I use to breed yellows I just feed them brine shrimp a good flake mixed with some blood worm. They would just rip it to shreads. And the show was very funny to say the least. :rofl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD. Posted June 28, 2005 Report Share Posted June 28, 2005 A buddy of mine posted this in another forum a while back, and I agree with him 100%. Personally I've never used blood worms, and never will. NLS Growth is only .35 mm in size, and if crushed up even finer, can be fed to fry from day one. Same with cyclops-eeze. Generalized mosquito larvae has often been linked to bloodworms. They are in fact not a worm but midge larvae from the family Chironomidae Order Diptera, Class Insecta. Hence the hemoglobin factor for a bloodworm reference. Mozzies will also fall into the mosquito category. Chironomidae larvae and pupae are considered by many to be highly nutritious and nourishing however, when breaking down the nutritional value of bloodworms (Chironmidae larva) they are approximately 65% crude protein, and 10% crude fat. IMO, the percentages stated are not healthy for any cichlids long term. The 65% crude protein can potentially lead to bloat as well as excessive waste and build up of nitrates in an aquarium. The 10% fat content can ultimately lead to the degeneration of the liver resulting in "Fatty Liver Disease". Your Tangs would probably be better off not to be tempted... Mosquito larvae are collected from muddy beds often exposed to toxic contaminants, pesticides and waste material. Ad Konings also, mentions larvae being linked to allergic reactions in about 30% of people coming in contact with them. Enjoying Cichlids 2nd Edition, 2002. If you're looking to feed your fish a meaty protein consider mysis and/or cyclops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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