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Old 22-04-2012, 07:38 PM   #1
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Hi, i know of some bros here who uses daphnia.In any case, daphnia might die off after one or two days.I have tried a few times already and i want to share this method of keeping daphnia alive for about 4-5 days.I kept daphnia in a container with an airstone in it so as to constantly supply oxygen to the daphnia.I keep the daphnia in a solution of aged dechlorinated water plus ocean free complex vitamins, a bit of ketapang extract and a dash of salt.Hope that this guide will aid some of the bros here on keeping daphnia longer to feed your guppies. Cheers
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Old 23-04-2012, 12:29 AM   #2
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Bro,
I used to feed daphnia (boon) to my fishes last time. Very true, only can keep up till two days before all die off.. Have you tried BBS hatching? That save the time heading to LFS IMO because the area I living (Seng Kang) do not have LFS . I found htaching BBS saved me lots of time travelling to source for boon.
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Old 23-04-2012, 02:12 AM   #3
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I have a tank of green water and feed a cup or 2 of this water to my daphnia and they stay alive forever.
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Old 23-04-2012, 07:57 AM   #4
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Bro R_F, but how to get greenwateer?
Bro Kaner, Baby Brine Shrimp hatching is what i do most of the time.However, i hate the existence some shells in the fish tank.Overtime, the shells accumulate and causes water to be unclean.That's why i prefer daphnia.
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Old 23-04-2012, 08:07 AM   #5
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high nutrient water plus strong lights (sunlight - Free) will give you green water
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Old 23-04-2012, 11:15 AM   #6
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I have a tank of green water and feed a cup or 2 of this water to my daphnia and they stay alive forever.
yes been wanting to this tip of yours since forever! but keep forgetting! any mosquito issues?
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Old 23-04-2012, 01:57 PM   #7
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Bro R_F, but how to get greenwateer?
Bro Kaner, Baby Brine Shrimp hatching is what i do most of the time.However, i hate the existence some shells in the fish tank.Overtime, the shells accumulate and causes water to be unclean.That's why i prefer daphnia.
You can try it out by putting a container of water with a fish in it in a spot that receives lots of sun. Top up with aged water as needed.


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high nutrient water plus strong lights (sunlight - Free) will give you green water
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yes been wanting to this tip of yours since forever! but keep forgetting! any mosquito issues?
I actually got this tip from a TVR hobbyist.
I keep a few culls in the 2ft green water tank to prevent mozzies.
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Old 23-04-2012, 06:45 PM   #8
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Then what food should we give them to be alive for 4 -5 days?
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Old 24-04-2012, 11:58 AM   #9
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Then what food should we give them to be alive for 4 -5 days?
Try Interpet's food for Egglayers solution. Just drip in 2-3 drops per day will keep them alive. Fast and effective...
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Old 24-04-2012, 03:37 PM   #10
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Try Interpet's food for Egglayers solution. Just drip in 2-3 drops per day will keep them alive. Fast and effective...
guppy - egglayer?
anyway the solution will cause the water to be cloudy, wouldnt recommend it.
use it when really no choice.

daphnia, esp bbs provides higher nutrient value i felt.
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