Angel fish fry - Not eating.

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Lyrek

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Apr 29, 2013
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So, I have had my angel fish lay eggs before but this is the first time I have extracted the fry and had them make it to free swimming form.
The problem is the fry are in day 3 of free swimming, but show no interest in food. I was given First Bites, a very fine powder feed for them. But they're not going for it.
The fry stay near the bottom for the most part...looking/pushing against the glass. But sometimes they'll swim around a bit.


Any ideas on what I am doing wrong and/or what is going on?

My first thought is they are still subsisting on thier yolk sac, however, it my understanding that, that yolk sac wouldn't last 3 days once they make it to the free swimming stage.


Cheers,
Lyrek
 
Try instant baby brine, surprised that they are not going for the first bites. Youtube brine shrimp, and microworms. Btw do you have any pellet food your feeding the parents, if so crush real fine and try feeding a very small amount.
 
Always have a magnifying glass when raising fry so you can observe them close. :)
 
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