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Anyone in CO have a daphnia supply that can hook me up? I want to get a supply to feed my guppy fry, so I am hesitant to attempt to gather them from a pond and start a colony. I am looking more for someone who has a colony and would part with a 2-liter bottle (or however much it takes).
I have not checked the local fish store, but I get the feeling I will have to go with frozen BBS if I have to get it through them.
Also, anyone ever tried feeding fry egg yolk? That would be a simple solution if it works.
taken from: Guppy Fry Needs
BBS = baby brine shrimp
EDIT: as an aside, I have raised a lot of guppy fry using frozen brine and crushed adult flake food. I was thinking Daphnia as a change of pace and because I read somewhere that the resulting guppies were larger and more vibrant in their colors (hard to prove, I know). I have heard that the egg yolk was good because it was an easy way to "power feed" the fry to get them to a survivable size faster.
I have not checked the local fish store, but I get the feeling I will have to go with frozen BBS if I have to get it through them.
Also, anyone ever tried feeding fry egg yolk? That would be a simple solution if it works.
taken from: Guppy Fry Needs
Another good fry food that you probably have in your refrigerator right now is egg - specifically the yolk. It can easily be made into a paste that is simple and inexpensive. It is a great source of protein that is eagerly consumed by fry and adults alike. Simply take a hard-boiled egg and remove the yolk. Place it in a small, re-sealable container and add a few drops of water while mashing it with your finger or a spoon. When made into a paste you can feed TINY amounts to your fry. It creates a cloud of protein for them which they will devour. If you feed too much, however, you will foul your guppies' tank. You can feed them yolk twice a day. Adults will enjoy some egg too, but use less water to create chunks for them to eat. Liquid fry foods are also available in tubes similar to toothpaste. Use sparingly, as it can easily pollute the water.
BBS = baby brine shrimp
EDIT: as an aside, I have raised a lot of guppy fry using frozen brine and crushed adult flake food. I was thinking Daphnia as a change of pace and because I read somewhere that the resulting guppies were larger and more vibrant in their colors (hard to prove, I know). I have heard that the egg yolk was good because it was an easy way to "power feed" the fry to get them to a survivable size faster.