Is it OK to use feeder fish?

[MN_Rebel]

If feed minnows over goldfish any day. Seem to be healthier from what I see.

-Andrew

Except they have same levels of thiamise.....not good choice food! Seem to be healthier from what you see????? Your stock have health problems......

 

[importracer]

I'm in the process of getting a marble goby and was curious on people opinions on this. ......................................................and are kept in bad conditions but everywhere I try to find info on the goby they suggest feeding live feeders.

If I wanted could I just hold a ton of goldfish in a spare 40g I have and feed the ones that survive after a month or what?

Breeding your own feeders is not only healthy for your fish, but also entertaining and educational for the owner............If you have a 40g setup running, breed COPnvict cichlids.........The fish breed within 2 weeks of being introduced into the tank...........Females have red to orange blotches on their bellies........A forty gallon can also breed two pairs at one time.......Try dividing the tank in half using an egg crate wall part.........PLace a flowering pot on its side each for each pair........Leave the temp at 78-82 degrees..........After hatching, the fry reach "fish" form at around 5-7 weeks............You can feed freshly hatched fry to the predators because they have an egg sack that is nutrishious as well that stays on for 5-7 days...........

 

[MonsterMinis]

Depending on the size, you may try useing nightcrawlers instead. much healthier alternative, and low risk of disease/parasistes ect. Just make sure they aren't the special glow in the dark ect ones lol. I usually buy my crawlers from our local caebelas.