What Should I Feed My Fry?

[nevin]

i have several molly and guppie babies, and 3 baby plattys.i have had them for a wile and they are still tiny, i think i am not feeding them the right thing (crushed up adult food)
i need to know wat to feed them to give them a good growing diet =]

 

[JenCliBee]

some ppl use liquid fry food i just do wot ur doing aand use finely crush flake food around 4 times a day when there a little bigger try daphnia or brine shrimp mine all take it so ur should


jen

 

[OldMan47]

Nevin, you will want to get some growth food. The regular adult food will keep them alive but for good growth its high protein and high fats that will get them going. Take a look at your local fish store and see what the analysis on the foods is. My basic food is 45% protein and 7% fats but the growth food I use says to keep it refrigerated to keep the high fat content food from spoiling. Its closer to 40 % of both protein and fats. That much fat is not good for an adult but it helps the fry grow faster.

 

[nevin]

Nevin, you will want to get some growth food. The regular adult food will keep them alive but for good growth its high protein and high fats that will get them going. Take a look at your local fish store and see what the analysis on the foods is. My basic food is 45% protein and 7% fats but the growth food I use says to keep it refrigerated to keep the high fat content food from spoiling. Its closer to 40 % of both protein and fats. That much fat is not good for an adult but it helps the fry grow faster.

i just ordered frome a book Azoo Artificial Artemia, for livebearer fry. so i think that will do really good. and thanks for the help =]

Nevin, you will want to get some growth food. The regular adult food will keep them alive but for good growth its high protein and high fats that will get them going. Take a look at your local fish store and see what the analysis on the foods is. My basic food is 45% protein and 7% fats but the growth food I use says to keep it refrigerated to keep the high fat content food from spoiling. Its closer to 40 % of both protein and fats. That much fat is not good for an adult but it helps the fry grow faster.

i just orderder some food for livebearear fry, and i think it will work , thanks for the help =]