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Old 03-05-2007, 04:48 PM posted to rec.ponds.moderated
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Default Help preparing for Winter.

On Thu, 3 May 2007 08:35:12 CST, "Bindi" wrote:

I will try some little bits of bread sometimes as well then.
I don't have a local supplier. I am a bit far north and in the sticks here.
I got my fish food off eBay.
I am going to try and breed my own brine shrimp soon and feed them that if
it works out.
They are all in good condition so I guess it won't hurt them to get fed less
now that it is getting cooler weather.
Bindi.


Bindi, you want to take them off feed for a good month during the winter
regardless of temp. This fasting helps females absorb eggs that were not
spawned during the season, reducing egg impaction come spring. So, imo,
when you get into that frosty weather, chose that month for them to fast.

You can also feed, frozen thawed peas and oranges. Easily digested and high
in Vit. C. ~ jan :-)
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