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Re: [Killietalk] Ostracoda
Thanks very much Raf and Martin. It appears now that my annual fish (N.
rachovii and Simp. magnificus) eat the ostrocoda enthusiastically, but my
Epiplatys won't keep them down.
I'm still a little nervous about adding them to annual tanks though - if
they get into the peat bowls, will they eat eggs?
All the best,
Mark R.
On 9/5/06, Martin Fourcade <fourcade30 at yahoo_com.ar> wrote:
>
> 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
>
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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>
> >
> > 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!
> > To: killietalk at aka_org
> >
> > 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,
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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)
> >
> > 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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