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Rotifer culture

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by AchillesTang23, Aug 28, 2013.

  1. Aug 28, 2013 #1
    AchillesTang23 Cedar Rapids

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    So, my snowflake clowns recently started laying eggs and I would like to try my hand at raising them. I need to get a rotifer culture going. Does anybody around the Cedar Falls area have a rotifer culture going already that I could get some help from to start one up? Thanks for any replies!
     
  2. Aug 28, 2013 #2
    Reefman

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    Check with Vikubz he is doing that process now, he has a thread going right below this one..
     
  3. Aug 29, 2013 #3
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    Craig at AC&C will probably have the stuff you need to get going also.
     
  4. Aug 29, 2013 #4
    Big John

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    I'll take a look at the store Friday evening Tang23, I'll get back to ya.
    How are the Assessor's doing?
     
  5. Aug 29, 2013 #5
    vikubz Cedar Falls

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    Gotcha covered. Craig also has rotifers going. How are you fixed for phyto?
     
  6. Aug 29, 2013 #6
    AchillesTang23 Cedar Rapids

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    Hey John- The Assesors are doing great! They have been very active in the tank lately which is strange! Also thanks for checking at the store.

    Vikubz- I have not figured out what I should do for phyto yet... what methods are you using and what do you think would be the best route for me?

    Thanks for all the help guys!
     
  7. Aug 30, 2013 #7
    vikubz Cedar Falls

    vikubz Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    Well, I cultured phyto for a while and now I have the Rotifer Diet from Reed's Mariculture. It is a highly concentrated blend of nannochloropsis and tetraselmis algae which can be frozen. The rotifers love it! Go on youtube and you can see pics/videos of people's setups. All you need is buckets, air pump and phyto. Craig has lots of experience with clowns and has helped me out a ton. Also, definitely order a rotifer sieve. Worth it!
     
  8. Aug 31, 2013 #8
    Big John

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    Did you get what you needed Tang23? There are plenty at the store, I checked them out today just before I fed them, nice and active!
    I hope Craig doesn't mind if I hook you up! LOL----He's at MACNA so I'm watching things at the store for a bit, He'll NEVER KNOW!! LOL (As He's Reading This!, HI CJ!)
     
  9. Aug 31, 2013 #9
    AchillesTang23 Cedar Rapids

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    Hey John and vikubz! Thanks for the replies. Sorry I have been working all day. I have to work 12 hour shifts the next 2 days it sucks!!! John do you think u would have time to get me some rotifers in the next couple of days? I won't get off work till 6pm the next 2 nights
     
  10. Aug 31, 2013 #10
    Big John

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    You bet, might be easier for me to just bring some home with me after I do a feeding and check on things.
    Shoot me your phone number through PM and I'll send you a text tomorrow evening. And what's your first name? Sorry, getting old!
     
  11. Aug 31, 2013 #11
    AchillesTang23 Cedar Rapids

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    Haha don't worry about it! My names Jordan. I'll PM ya.
     

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