Feeder question

[Jrp0405]

Would betta fish make a suitable feeder fish, assuming it was raised and not store bought? I know goldfish are unsuitable. I have some bichirs and wolves I wouldn't mind supplementing with some live snacks

 

[Deadliestviper7]

If u breed them yourself I see no problems, same goes with guppies, tilapia, and convict fry

 

[Yuki Rihwa]

Would betta fish make a suitable feeder fish, assuming it was raised and not store bought? I know goldfish are unsuitable. I have some bichirs and wolves I wouldn't mind supplementing with some live snacks

Why would you breed betta as feeder stock? It's growth rate is slow and only breed like 1 time a year per female. If you want to breed your own live feeder stock then use Convict.

 

[Deadliestviper7]

I'm guessing he has a bunch of betts fry or knows someone who does

 

[Jrp0405]

Yeah I have a bunch of betta fry. I plan on growing them out a bit and keeping a few of the better looking ones. The rest I'll give away or make curu snacks.

The convicts is a good idea, this was my first attempt at breeding fish. I got a spare 55 I might turn into a convict brothel. ;p

 

[Deadliestviper7]

Get a pair of marbled cons, feed any convict fry that aren't good looking marbles to otherfish