RE: Marine Rotifers

["John N. Alegre" <listhub at andante_mn.org>]

Paul,

On 30-Dec-02 Paul Jarvis wrote:
> Have any of you ever tried feeding Brachionus plicatilis marine rotifers to
> fry and small killie species?
> 
I have had huge success with a product called "Resting Rotifer Cysts" from
Florida Aqua Farms. http://florida-aqua-farms.com. These appear to be a mix of
the rotifers Brachionus plicatilis and Brachionus calyciflorus.  The price at
first appears to be high, especially for the smaller vials.  However, I keep a
10 gallon tank loaded with Java Moss.  Most of my fish and all of my fry have
Java Moss in thier tanks.  I threw a small vial of the FAF Resting Rotifer
Cysts in with the Moss and there are a few kabillion in there now. I have seen
them under the scope.  About once a week I toss in a 1/4 cup green water when I
am feeding the Daphnia.  Now when I grab some Java Moss to put in with the fry
I am bringing rotifers along for the ride.  If I want more a squirt from the
Java Moss tank contains tons.

Hope this helps
john
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E-Mail: John N. Alegre <listhub at andante_mn.org>
Date: 31-Dec-02
Time: 18:59:01
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