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Fry and fry food advice
Posted: Mon May 19, 2025 1:33 am
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?
Re: Fry and fry food advice
Posted: Mon May 19, 2025 2:29 am
by weststar
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.
Re: Fry and fry food advice
Posted: Mon May 19, 2025 2:34 am
by trailblaz0r
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.
Re: Fry and fry food advice
Posted: Mon May 19, 2025 3:09 am
by lizzy
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.
Re: Fry and fry food advice
Posted: Mon May 19, 2025 4:04 am
by brookfin
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.
Re: Fry and fry food advice
Posted: Mon May 19, 2025 4:58 am
by stormyok
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.
Re: Fry and fry food advice
Posted: Mon May 19, 2025 5:37 am
by harvester
Thanks for the tips, everyone. Gonna try baby brine shrimp first and see how they respond. Appreciate the help!
Re: Fry and fry food advice
Posted: Mon May 19, 2025 5:52 am
by rizen9
Good luck with the fry. Hope they thrive.
Re: Fry and fry food advice
Posted: Mon May 19, 2025 6:12 am
by buzzyfox
I've heard vinegar eels are good too, but never tried them myself.
Re: Fry and fry food advice
Posted: Mon May 19, 2025 7:04 am
by trailblaz0r
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.