Fry and fry food advice

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harvester
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Fry and fry food advice

Post by harvester »

Got a batch of fry from my Angelfish pair last week. They're free swimming now but I'm not sure what to feed them. Tried crushed flakes but they don't seem interested. Any suggestions?
weststar
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Re: Fry and fry food advice

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Crushed flakes might be too big for them at this stage. Have you tried baby brine shrimp? They're usually a hit with fry and packed with nutrients. You can hatch them at home pretty easily with a small setup.
trailblaz0r
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Re: Fry and fry food advice

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Second the baby brine shrimp. If you don't wanna mess with hatching, liquid fry food like First Bites works too. Just make sure to siphon out uneaten food to keep the water clean.
lizzy
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weststar wrote: Mon May 19, 2025 2:29 am Crushed flakes might be too big for them at this stage. Have you tried baby brine shrimp? They're usually a hit with fry and packed with nutrients. You can hatch them at home pretty easily with a small setup.
I agree, but if you're short on time, microworms are another option. They're easier to culture than brine shrimp and fry go crazy for them.
brookfin
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Re: Fry and fry food advice

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Man, I remember my first fry. Total chaos. Ended up using a mix of baby brine and powdered spirulina. They grew like weeds. Just don't overfeed, or you'll have a mess on your hands.
stormyok
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Re: Fry and fry food advice

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Yeah, overfeeding's a killer. I'd stick to small, frequent meals. Baby brine shrimp in the morning, microworms at night. Keep the water pristine, and you'll see growth in no time.
harvester
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Re: Fry and fry food advice

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Thanks for the tips, everyone. Gonna try baby brine shrimp first and see how they respond. Appreciate the help!
rizen9
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Re: Fry and fry food advice

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Good luck with the fry. Hope they thrive.
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buzzyfox
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I've heard vinegar eels are good too, but never tried them myself.
trailblaz0r
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Re: Fry and fry food advice

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brookfin wrote: Mon May 19, 2025 4:04 am Man, I remember my first fry. Total chaos. Ended up using a mix of baby brine and powdered spirulina. They grew like weeds. Just don't overfeed, or you'll have a mess on your hands.
Spirulina's a great addition. It's got all the vitamins fry need to develop properly. Just make sure it's finely ground.
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