Jim b Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 having issues with gbr fry. They live for awhile and slowly start dying off. Any suggestions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcalberto Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 What are you feeding them? They might be starving. What are the water parameters? Ph and temperature mostly. Are they stable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim b Posted September 15, 2020 Author Share Posted September 15, 2020 Thanks , my ph is 6.8 tds is 150ish temp 84. I’ve been starting with vinegar eels then baby brine shrimp. Very frustrating but I’m new to this!! Maybe I’ll let parents give it a try instead of pulled eggs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcalberto Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 4 hours ago, Jim b said: Thanks , my ph is 6.8 tds is 150ish temp 84. I’ve been starting with vinegar eels then baby brine shrimp. Very frustrating but I’m new to this!! Maybe I’ll let parents give it a try instead of pulled eggs Are the non fertilized eggs developing fungus that is spreading to the healthy eggs/wrigglers? Is there too much uneaten food that might be spoiling the water? The water parameters seem absolutely fine, but are they stable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim b Posted September 16, 2020 Author Share Posted September 16, 2020 Thanks for the advice. I think your right with the food issue?! I’m going to back off on the amount of food. I’ll keep you posted. The pair is do for another spawn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim b Posted November 4, 2020 Author Share Posted November 4, 2020 A quick update on my ram fry rearing . I now have eleven young rams! They are 2 months old and seem to be doing well!! It’s been a long road and have had many failures!! I think the key was obtaining water from the river that comes out of Quabbin which is Boston’s water supply!! TDS of 26! I also have a new batch of fry which is much larger est 75 to 100!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dianesgame Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 I'm new to German Blue Ram keeping. What is the optimum water parameters I should shoot for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim b Posted January 4, 2021 Author Share Posted January 4, 2021 Rams like soft slightly acidic water. 7ph and lower! High water temps are important also!84 to 86 TDS 150 to 300. I use water from a reservoir that is as close to rain water as I can get. I’m fortunate to live close to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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