Are My FIREMOUTH FRY OBESE??? (POLL)

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QUESTION ON These Firemouths physical state.

  • These Fry are Very Obese and need a slim-down

    Votes: 4 23.5%

  • These fry are a bit overweight

    Votes: 10 58.8%

  • These fry are normal healthy looking specimens

    Votes: 3 17.6%
  • Total voters
    17
  • Poll closed .
Cyberman

Cyberman

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I'd like to start a discussion about Feeding and growing on fry... Is there a logic to feeding up your fry to try and get them to grow faster and larger or are there better means. What are the implications if any of the methods used to grow on fry? Your opinions are welcome.

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i have one mixed with my africans ( i know they are not suppose to mix, but its temporary ) and hes looking pretty good ( thorichthy meeki )
 
Cyberman said:
I'd like to start a discussion about Feeding and growing on fry... Is there a logic to feeding up your fry to try and get them to grow faster and larger or are there better means. What are the implications if any of the methods used to grow on fry? Your opinions are welcome.

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This will require a lot of info for an accurate answer. They do look a little thick, but nothing awful.

What tank size? How often do you do water changes? How often do you feed? What do you feed? What is the water temperature? All these factors play a part in growing any fish (especially fry).


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I don't think I've ever heard such a question. They don't look bad to me. Usually if mine look a little plump after eating, they don't within a few hours, or at most a day later. Just try feeding them less often for a week if you're worried about it.
 
I'm not a proponant of overfeeding, powerfeeding what ever you choose to call it. IMO slow and steady wins the race. Frequent water changes and a quality pellet fed in moderation with a day a week of fasting is the best way to grow a healthy fish with a long life to it's max potential.

OP the fish pictured look a little on the plump side to me I would back off on the feeds a little.
 
Thanks...

Can growing fish to fast affect coloration, guys?
 
Not that I've ever heard, however if they are overfed to the point of being uncomfortable or stressed I guess it could but not generally or long term.
 
You can end up with fish that have fatty deposits on the liver which can (and will) reduce their maximum lifespan.

I voted that they could use a slimming down.
 
Cool.... ;)
 
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