Brine Shrimp: hatch or decapsulated eggs? Earthworm flakes? - Aquarium Advice

fish_4_all · 09-10-2005, 05:20 PM

I was wondering if there is any benefits to feeding decapsulted eggs or drawbacks? I have found them and the price is equivelant to eggs you hatch so I wonder what is the reason you would hatch them if the eggs are so much more nutritious?

I do plan to feed my adults as well as fry when my corydoras finally decide to breed or come of age. Is there one that should be used for adults and one for fry?

Also, has anyone tried the earthworm flakes from brine shrimnp direct? They are supposed to great for growth and maturation but will they work for fry and adults alike?

One more thing, does anyone have a good idea for a seperator that allows the fish to eat the live foods before they get sucked up in the [acronym:5a12014684="Hang On Back"]HOB[/acronym:5a12014684]?

greenmaji · 09-10-2005, 05:55 PM

not sure about the eggs..
but.. Its a good idea to shut your filter off while feeding.. [acronym:eb3a078a89="Hope this helps (or) Happy to help"]HTH[/acronym:eb3a078a89]

Toirtis · 09-10-2005, 07:31 PM

I have not researched comparisons between the decapsulated eggs and the nauplii, so I cannot offer any good reasons except that live nauplii will be preferred by many fish that want live.

Earthworm flakes are great, especially for various cats and livebearers, but with livebearers, make sure that they get plenty of spirulina or other veggie flakes, too.

fish_4_all · 09-10-2005, 08:36 PM

* Brine Shrimp Flake * Spirulina & Kelp Flake * Tropical Flake * Plankton Gold

This is the deli flake for brine shrimp direct

Would that work for a well balanced diet mixed with the earthworm flakes and supplimented with brine shrimp, either hatched or decapsulated?

greenmaji · 09-10-2005, 09:41 PM

sounds pretty varied with prepared foods.. + the brine shrimp.. better then what I did when I started out..

09-10-2005, 05:20 PM	#1
fish_4_all Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Aberdeen, WA Posts: 1,809 Images: 4	Brine Shrimp: hatch or decapsulated eggs? Earthworm flakes? I was wondering if there is any benefits to feeding decapsulted eggs or drawbacks? I have found them and the price is equivelant to eggs you hatch so I wonder what is the reason you would hatch them if the eggs are so much more nutritious? I do plan to feed my adults as well as fry when my corydoras finally decide to breed or come of age. Is there one that should be used for adults and one for fry? Also, has anyone tried the earthworm flakes from brine shrimnp direct? They are supposed to great for growth and maturation but will they work for fry and adults alike? One more thing, does anyone have a good idea for a seperator that allows the fish to eat the live foods before they get sucked up in the [acronym:5a12014684="Hang On Back"]HOB[/acronym:5a12014684]?

09-10-2005, 07:31 PM	#3
Toirtis Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 6,768	I have not researched comparisons between the decapsulated eggs and the nauplii, so I cannot offer any good reasons except that live nauplii will be preferred by many fish that want live. Earthworm flakes are great, especially for various cats and livebearers, but with livebearers, make sure that they get plenty of spirulina or other veggie flakes, too. __________________ G. A. Christian Bilou, Zoologist/Writer Founder/Director, Reptile Rescue Alberta Vice-President, Calgary Aquarium Society www.calgaryaquariumsociety.com Polypterid/Primitive Fish/Ctenopoma/Catfish Fanatic 62 Aquariums, 2200+ total gallons, Aquarist since 1971.

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09-10-2005, 05:55 PM	#2
greenmaji Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 5,937	not sure about the eggs.. but.. Its a good idea to shut your filter off while feeding.. [acronym:eb3a078a89="Hope this helps (or) Happy to help"]HTH[/acronym:eb3a078a89]

09-10-2005, 08:36 PM	#4
fish_4_all Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Aberdeen, WA Posts: 1,809 Images: 4	* Brine Shrimp Flake * Spirulina & Kelp Flake * Tropical Flake * Plankton Gold This is the deli flake for brine shrimp direct Would that work for a well balanced diet mixed with the earthworm flakes and supplimented with brine shrimp, either hatched or decapsulated?

09-10-2005, 09:41 PM	#5
greenmaji Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 5,937	sounds pretty varied with prepared foods.. + the brine shrimp.. better then what I did when I started out..