fab79 Posted August 24, 2004 Share Posted August 24, 2004 Hi all, My BBS just hatched not long ago but I noticed they are soo small!! microscopic BBS swimming around? How long does it take for them to grow to edible sizes like those frozen packet ones? And what must I feed BBS with? Must I change water for them if I feed them? Urgent! My anthias hasnt been eating for 2 days already! dunno y they dun take to frozen brine so I got to resort to hatching live ones! and now that they are hatched, too small! How do I get my lyretail anthias to feed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member ah^siao Posted August 24, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted August 24, 2004 just feed the anthais the baby brine shrimp.. they will be able to see it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Vinoth Posted August 24, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted August 24, 2004 why dont try cyclopeeze or zooplankton for your anthias. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fab79 Posted August 24, 2004 Author Share Posted August 24, 2004 hmm cyclopeeze or zooplankton? They eat dead food? I thought must feed live BS... Thats y i went to get the eggs.. BBS are they too small? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member jesperlam Posted August 24, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted August 24, 2004 Our eyes big, see BBS of coz small. Fish eyes even smaller, confirm can see one...y not u try since you've already hatched them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gouldian Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 BBS are they too small? BBS are perfect size alright . In fact it is adviseable to feed BBS rather than BS due to nutritional values. BBS that are within 24hrs are the most nutritious cuz they still have the egg sac wih them, as they grow into adult, they do not have much nutrient to sustain your LS healthily. Besides, BBS are readily accepted by both Fishes & LPS. That is why you see some of us dosing Selcon in adult BS to increase the nutritional values. Another option is to go for Rotifer. But they are much samller and thus much more difficult to hatch. The good thing is that you can buy live rotifer from our sponsor, Coral Labs. Quote "Reefs, like forests, will only be protected in long term if they are appreciated" Dr. J.E.N. Veron Australian Institute of Marine Science -----------------------------------------------------------------------Member of:UEN: T08SS0098FPlease visit us here: http://www.facebook....uaristSocietySG Facebook Group: http://www.facebook....gid=34281892381 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gouldian Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 By the way Anthias are Planktonic Feeders, as such they feeds of microscopics stuffs such as zoos, pods or even phytos. So I think it is appropriate for you to feed BBS, Rotifers, Cyplopeeze etc. There are some reefers that have effectively wean their antjias into BS, Mysis or even pellets. But I believe yours is obviously not ready yet. Also, please note that Anthias are intermediate fishes requiring more care. If you are a beginner, I suggest you read up more. All the best. Quote "Reefs, like forests, will only be protected in long term if they are appreciated" Dr. J.E.N. Veron Australian Institute of Marine Science -----------------------------------------------------------------------Member of:UEN: T08SS0098FPlease visit us here: http://www.facebook....uaristSocietySG Facebook Group: http://www.facebook....gid=34281892381 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Tigger Posted August 25, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted August 25, 2004 Hi Gouldian, What is the brand of BBS egg u are using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gouldian Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 Hi Gouldian, What is the brand of BBS egg u are using? No brand one bought from Watercircle 7mths ago. Too bad now he dun do retail. Quote "Reefs, like forests, will only be protected in long term if they are appreciated" Dr. J.E.N. Veron Australian Institute of Marine Science -----------------------------------------------------------------------Member of:UEN: T08SS0098FPlease visit us here: http://www.facebook....uaristSocietySG Facebook Group: http://www.facebook....gid=34281892381 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Tigger Posted September 28, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted September 28, 2004 Have been feeding my tabk with freshly hatch BBS the last two days, dont see my fishes (PT, BT, Goby, golden angel) packing at them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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