MarkLori Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 First, sorry if I’m just not finding my answer through searching! Second, I’m new here, so yay! I just harvested my first BBS from the Ziss hatchery (nifty contraption). I’m feeding two sets of angelfish fry (I’m a newbie in this area as well). Oldest are 4 1/2 weeks free swimmers, youngest 2 weeks free swimmers. I started with 1 tsp of eggs, and that’s a lot of BBS! I’m wondering a couple things: 1) how often to feed them? (I’m using the turkey baster) & how much? 2) can I keep the BBS with an air stone in a container for a day or two??? 3) any info anyone can share is much appreciated! Thank you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo2o915 Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 ive hears you can keep them in the fridge for a day or alive im not 100% sure but I know its been done or you could also freeze them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty o Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 (edited) im no expert, but have had bbs live in the hatchery for at least 24hrs after hatching. i feed 2 or 3 times out of the hatchery, then ill freeze the rest in mini silicone ice cube trays. will get many feedings out of the frozen cubes of bbs. Edited January 5, 2022 by lefty o typo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HH Morant Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Mine stayed alive for 48 hours after hatching. With aeration. After that, I just poured them in a glass container and put them in the fridge (no aeration), where they lasted another couple of days. When I say "lasted," I mean I could take the BBS out with a turkey baster (they go to the bottom) and feed them, and the angelfish fry would eat them. I am not 100% sure they were still alive because when they get cold there is not a lot of movement. Using this method, I am sure I fed BBS 3 days after hatching and I think even four days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman12r Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 I feed the live BBS once then I freeze the rest in these ice trays. The rest of the week I have a small cube into a tank or thaw and feed with a dropper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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