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I cannot confirm whether the RES are feed trained. They have certainly had access to feed their entire lives but hard to observe with RES in pond environment. That is one of the reasons for trying to keep water clear until spawn so that I can keep an eye on feeding/health. I think the male BG will quickly take pellets so if I have to satisfy him and then frop some live food down for the RES that will be ok. I am feeding a pellet that has some sinkers so hears hoping the RES will go for those.
The more I think about it, will prob switch to aeration with sponge filter when spawning activity occurs. The pump will cycle the entire tank about 3 times per hour so that seems high risk for fry kill.
I need to research larval feeding. I have seen Brine shrimp mentioned but hoping I can find a commercial starter feed that will work.
