Feeding Rotifers Algae paste...anybody with experience?

[spike]

I have always done old school. Feeding rotifers phytoplankton. But extremely tired of spliting and growing cultures. Has anybody used algae paste? Any tips?

 

[wannabeeareefkeeper]

Glenn, I have no experience with clown breeding. I finally found a link that I read some time back that may be related to your question. Look at reply 9 here: http://www.atlantareefclub.org/forums/showthread.php?t=93559">http://www.atlantareefclub.org/forums/showthread.php?t=93559</a>. You can PM bobz for more info. If you are already aware of this post, disregard this post.

I have been thinking about captive breeding; it may be in future plans someday.

Wannabee

PS It's the 2nd link in the reply 9.

 

[merkywater]

Glenn try RG Complete. It has a long shelf like and has worked very well for me. I keep two 5 gallon buckets loaded with rotifers and only add 5ml of RG Complete every other day to each bucket. The 32oz will last me 4-6 months.

 

[curtismaximus]

What type of rotifers do you guys use the L-type or the S-type? Or does it really matter?

 

[bobz]

Glen,
I had good luck feeding the algae paste as well. I quickly gave up on phyto!
bob

 

[sewer urchin]

Hey Glen,

I read up on the RG Complete algae paste a wile back and have been temped. I really like the the idea of the ammonia neutralizer ( ClorAm-x) that they add. I believe that picoreef ( Brijesh) has been using it for copepods for some smaller fish, shoot him a pm.

These guys had some as well:

http://www.brineshrimpdirect.com/c6/Tahitian-Blend-Reef-Tank-Formula-c59.html">http://www.brineshrimpdirect.com/c6/Tahitian-Blend-Reef-Tank-Formula-c59.html</a>

If you think that you may get some either source, let me know I wouldn't mind spitting some.
-Ben

 

[merkywater]

Curtismaximus;1002682 wrote: What type of rotifers do you guys use the L-type or the S-type? Or does it really matter?

L type

 

[spike]

merkywater;1002659 wrote: Glenn try RG Complete. It has a long shelf like and has worked very well for me. I keep two 5 gallon buckets loaded with rotifers and only add 5ml of RG Complete every other day to each bucket. The 32oz will last me 4-6 months. http://apbreed.com/product_rgcomplete.php">http://apbreed.com/product_rgcomplete.php</a>[/QUOTE]

Knowing feeding amount really helps. So I know how much to buy.

 

[spike]

Just bought some RG complete.

 

[wannabeeareefkeeper]

Spike;1003028 wrote: Just bought some RG complete.

Glenn:

Will you update us on your progress with the RG complete? Thanks.

Wannabee

 

[picoreefguy]

yea i kept a culture of tigger pods for a few months with rg complete it was a very small culture as i was only feeding one tiny fish. i only gave it about 1 ml every other day and that may have been over doing it cause the culture container was only about a quart. but that stuff is so concentrated that even using it for almost 3 months the bottle still looks full.

 

[spike]

I will keep an update.

 

[merkywater]

Picoreefguy;1003075 wrote: yea i kept a culture of tigger pods for a few months with rg complete it was a very small culture as i was only feeding one tiny fish. i only gave it about 1 ml every other day and that may have been over doing it cause the culture container was only about a quart. but that stuff is so concentrated that even using it for almost 3 months the bottle still looks full.

Best for tigger pods is actually phyto feast for future.