Newbie With First Tank And Pair Of Killifish

[wannabegeek]

Hi all,

I just got my first tank setup after many years of wanting to do this. It is 10 gallons with rocks, sand and two killifish, a male and female.
The tank is filled with water from my reverse osmosis filter and stuck a heater in the tank at 72 deg F since my house gets cold at night.
I introduced them to the new water with a drip system over the course of two hours. Heated the tank water to 72 F before putting them in.


Now, the question is, feeding....I have some dried blood worms and some flake food for a Beta sitting around . I had forgotten to ask for food from the person who was giving away her fish. I dropped a few blood worms in and I think the killi's left them alone. Can they see the food ? I think they might have eaten the tiny amount of flake food I put in last night but can't be sure.

Since these fish are in a totally new home, I suppose it is not reasonable to assume they will come out to eat right away.

What should I expect? Is there a food which is more enticing to them and will help them feel at home ?

thanks in advance,
wbg

 

[Rex740]

Do you know the species of killifish they are? Most killies take flakes readily and everything else.

 

[wannabegeek]

Do you know the species of killifish they are? Most killies take flakes readily and everything else.

Thanks for reply, I've sent a message to the original owner to find out the species...

wbg


EDIT: rivulus agilae Mt. Joly

 

[BigC]

Livefoods are always best for Rivulus sp. barring that they will take frozen bloodworm
Do you have access to any more pairs of this strain of agilae,
Pics please
Regards
C