The Double Cone - Has science gone too far?

[Maximus]

I've been dealing with a bit of an annoying issue using the feeding cone, a bunch of extra tubifex will float to the top where the cories don't go sniffing around for food. It either becomes a gooey mess, or I take it out. I had an extra cone, and decided to see if adding a second story to this contraption will help catch the extra and offer a second chance at snagging those bits.

I haven't tried it yet, but will tomorrow and report back...

[nabokovfan87]

 That's awesome.  I couldn't get the freeze dried to stay down for the life of me.  I need one of these.  Made by Hikari and seems to be either no longer in production or japan only.

[Maximus]

It works to a small extent, but there is still quite a bit not getting caught due to even slight water flow. A larger diameter to catch the extra would be better.

[KittenFishMom]

I feed my tubifex in an open bottle trap. The tubifex  only leave the bottle inside the fish. The cories sniffy their way up the side and hang from the upper side of the bottle feeding like fat little piglets. It really saves a mess on the filters too.

See this for a photo. (Ignore the knit hat): 

 

Edited October 17, 2023 by KittenFishMom

[Maximus]

Why would I ignore the knit hat it's great @KittenFishMom! Looks like a great idea with the bottle. I also have some terracotta pots I might be able to use the same way on its side.