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Re: [Killietalk] Ostracoda
Hi
Yes, I agree with Raf, we have made studies of stomach
content on wild animals (Neofundulus Spec) and the
result was a diet with 90% of ostracoda.
Best regards
Martin
AKA 9133
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> Message: 1
> Date: Mon, 4 Sep 2006 16:01:58 -0400
> From: "Raf Stassen" <stassenraf at gmail_com>
> Subject: Re: [Killietalk] Ostracoda
> To: "killifish discussion list" <killietalk at aka_org>
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> Hi Mark,
>
> I know several Belgian Aphyosemion breeders who
> introduce Ostracoda to their
> fry tanks. The Ostracoda clean up uneaten foodrests
> like dead artemia.
> I don't know what species of ostracoda you have, but
> the ones I know won't
> attack fry.
>
> On the other hand, some annual species will eat
> Ostracoda, for
> instance Neofundulus does in the wild.
>
> best regards,
>
> Raf Stassen
>
>
> On 9/2/06, Mark R <oldsan at gmail_com> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Killi Folks,
> >
> > One of my moina cultures is producing a lot of
> ostracods (I think "seed
> > shrimp" is the common name for them in North
> America). Up until recently
> > I've been cautious to exclude them when I harvest
> the moina for my fish.
> > The
> > other day I added a few to an Epiplatys tank -
> they were swallowed and
> > promptly spit back out. Do any killies eat these
> things? I was going to
> > try
> > them on Nothobranchius next, but now I recall
> reading somewhere that they
> > might pose a threat to eggs. I also recall an
> article by Henri DeBruyn
> > where he claims to use ostracods in rearing tanks
> to keep the water clean.
> > Can anyone confirm or elaborate on either of
> these?
> >
> > Anyway, I hope everyone is having a nice weekend.
> > Mark R.
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> Message: 2
> Date: Mon, 4 Sep 2006 20:04:57 EDT
> From: BrandtEdL at aol_com
> Subject: Re: [Killietalk] Outstanding Shipping News!
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> Monty, your problem may be shipping to Texas, while
> mine is shipping from
> Central New York to Billings, Montana. Ed Brandt
> (P.S. - anywhere from as
> shortest as 6 days to as longest as 11 days,
> Priority Mail)
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> Message: 3
> Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2006 09:33:46 EDT
> From: Sevenspringss at wmconnect_com
> Subject: [Killietalk] Fwd: real Test!
> To: killietalk at aka_org (killiefish discussion list)
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> Bobby, Thanks for the thumbs up! As you've
> noticed, contrary to my claim
> that I would not post again to Killietalk (as I told
> you) as a result of my
> being rudely insulted by that unprofessional person
> from South Africa who shall
> remain nameless here, I could not restrain myself
> from doing so. The engaging
> combination of topics on both this species and the
> history of it has precluded
> any reluctance I've had up until now.
>
> Apparently Scheel based his info on Arnold's 1913
> holotype, and rightly so.
> The Aphyosemion australe as we know it was described
> by Rachow from Milewski's
> 1915 strain, as yes, just a different population.
>
> Glad to see you'll finally be moving in to your new
> apartment. I presume its
> in the location you previously mentioned to me. In
> this case I'll be looking
> forward to seeing you at MAKA (9/27); be prepared to
> house fish as September
> is the large annual fish auction. Lennie M. will be
> bringing in several boxes
> for the event. If you don't have wheels, let me
> know -- You could take the
> 7:47PM train to arrive at Lyndhurst (Kingsland) at
> 8:01PM where I could pick
> you up (meetings start at 8:30PM). The returns
> leave at 10:47PM and 11:46PM,
> depending when the meeting is over.
>
> A. australe can be somewhat variable as to its ease
> of spawning, as I've seen
> it, with some hobbyists claiming it to be very easy
> and yet others saying it
> can be troublesome. My best results were had as a
> group in a heavily planted
> 15 gallon species tank. Perhaps any slight
> difficulties with them makes them
> all the more rewarding. If you're looking for less
> time involved right mow,
> with picking eggs, etc., this may be the way to go,
> even if you may not get
> maximum production.
>
> You might consider those quick-assemble utility
> racks (grey-painted) that are
> available in Home Depot for holding your set-up as
> you get going, but some of
> them may not handle 20's although if you fill them
> only half-way your only
> talking about 83 pounds. I believe they make heavy
> duty racks (shelving).
>
> On the tanks, it too bad you didn't ask a bit
> sooner; Petco had a nation-wide
> sale last week on tanks up to 55 gallons at $1 per
> gallon. Anyway, While I
> usually don't recommend the chain stores, you might
> try Pet Land Discount in
> Lttle Ferry (right off Rt. 46 -- old Valley Fair
> Bldg) or further out, there's
> a WalMart on Rt. 46 in Saddle Brook (call first to
> check if they have a fish
> dep't.).
>
> As for my notation above, I still don't understand
> the administration's lack
> of concern or action on verbal abuse matters, even
> when I spelled it out in
> the annual survey, but that's another story. Catch
> me off-line if you need help
> getting to the meeting. Ray Wetzel #08273
>
>
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