Egg yolk as fry food.

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There is a thread on the go right now titled, "hints for grinding up pellet food for fry". Part way through ground up egg yolk was mentioned. I was going to make an observation in that very thread regarding egg yolk but thought it maybe deserved its own thread, so here goes.

I've never fed powdered egg yolk, which seems to be a popular food for fry. Simply because I don't breed fish so i've never needed to feed it.

What I don't understand is that we are led to believe that certain foods are not particularly good for fish, even though they are popular. I'm talking beef heart and terrestrial based plant foods such as peas or broccoli etc etc.

I get that beef heart and terrestrial based plant foods are not particularly good, I mean when would a fish in the wild ever come across these foods?

So....egg yolk!!! WTF!!

And what gets me even more is that it seems to be a go to food for the most vulnerable and needy of fish...fry!!

What is it about dried, ground up cooked egg yolk? It seems, along with beefheart and terrestrial based plant foods, a most unlikely food to feed to fish?

Yes, egg yolk can be used as a food source for fish fry. It’s packed with protein and fat, which can help the fry grow.

However, it’s important to note that while egg yolk is beneficial, it should not be the only food source for your fish fry. A varied diet will ensure your fish get a range of nutrients.

 

[jjohnwm]

Hmmm...I'm not sure, Esox, but I wonder if you have attracted a virtual admirer? There's a lot of it going around right now...

I think you should send a PM and find out!

 

[esoxlucius]

Yes, egg yolk can be used as a food source for fish fry. It’s packed with protein and fat, which can help the fry grow.

However, it’s important to note that while egg yolk is beneficial, it should not be the only food source for your fish fry. A varied diet will ensure your fish get a range of nutrients.

Thank you for your reply my little bot friend!

Even though you haven't a clue what egg yolk is, or indeed what a fish even looks like, your bot research skills have served you well.

In fact your answer is possibly the most sensible answer in this thread! Which is a tad unnerving for the rest of us!

Hell, look at me conversing with a bot! That's what this place does to you, lol.

 

[Ogertron3000]

Hmmm...I'm not sure, Esox, but I wonder if you have attracted a virtual admirer? There's a lot of it going around right now...

I think you should send a PM and find out!

This is getting a bit weird now, soon there will be more bots than regular members .

As for egg yolk I tried it once and like others have said it made the water stink and killed the fry.

 

[Friller2009]

I only use the egg yolk in my constant turnover grow outs.
Basically a little tray which is draining and filling constantly into a 4ft tank.
Works like a treat for rainbowfry but pisses your water if you just try in a regular tank.