I have no experience with the natives as of yet. But
I know the guppies work great. But if you wanted a
tank that was pretty as well as being used for feeders
platies work but are a bit slower growing or just get
fancy guppies. It cost more to get going but makes a
much better looking feeder fish tank.
Later, John
--- Jase Roberts <nanfa_list-in-jaseroberts.net> wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> Can anyone offer recommendations on what
> fish/minnows are good choices to raise as feeder
> fish? I'd like to offer live fish occasionally, but
> don't want to run the risk of disease from
> store-bought or wild-collected fish. I'm also
> finding that raising my own live food is probably my
> favorite part of this hobby. I really get a feeling
> of satisfaction from feeding my fish something I
> raised myself.
>
> Anyway, what are good choices for fish that are
> easy, prolific, relatively fast-growing, and able to
> be bred year-round without complex temperature/light
> cycling? Large fry would certainly be a bonus, to
> simplify the initial feeding stages (skip infusoria
> and such). Fathead minnows sound interesting, but
> will they continue to spawn if maintained-in-a
> constant temperature? How about gambusia or
> guppies? I'd prefer a native, but those livebearers
> sound pretty easy. What else should I consider?
>
> Any advice will be welcome.
>
> Thanks,
> Jase
> Montpelier, VT
>
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