I was wondering what techniques soome of you have used to feed train young BG & YP ?
I have about 12 BG in a tank that were from this years spawn, they range between 1.5 - 2 inches. They love Frozen Brine but I can't get them to touch the ground AM.
Thanks,
AF
Two options:
1.) Buy some 5D100 and feed slowly until they go crazy when ever you add it. Keep in mind a bag as far more then you will ever need and costs about $45.00.
2.) Hydrate any size Aquamax in a ziplock bag. Add just enough water that you can initially see the water in the bag. You can always add more too. Shake the bag up several times for the first 10 minutes or so. The pellets should absorb the water if you didn't add too much. If you did, don't worry about it for fish this size. Keep turning over the bag when you set it down after each shake. In a couple hours or sooner the water will penetrate the pellet, and you can mold it in your hands like play dough if you didn't add to much. Be sure to refrigerate.
Break off some pieces and drop it into the water to them. If they are hungry enough they will get interested and will go crazy every time you put some in. Be sure to feed up to 4 X per day for fish this size. You can actually get a better feeding response if you add more fish.
Just remember ammonia is your enemy. If you feed and have no way to biofilter and clarify the water it won't take long for your fish to have problem. Aeration is not enough.
