Problem rearing Peckoltia Sp. L140 fry

[brechtvh]

Hi all,

I have some problems rearing L140 fry.
There seem to be a problem when the yolk sac has been used, to get them to normal food. I had a batch of 50 youngsters, now only 5-10 pieces survived.
What food would you gave them?

Thanks

[apistomaster]

Feed Peckoltia fry high protein foods.
I've raised nearly 900 Peckoltia compta on earth worm sticks but they grow fast and can soon take live or chopped black worms and frozen blood worms. Peckoltia aren't much of an algae eater.

[leisure_man]

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[krazyGeoff]

I have raised nearly as many L140, as Larry has Peckoltia compta.
I have a 99% survival rate feeding fry JBL Novo Fect.
Certainly not an algae eater as an adult.
Best of luck.

[Barbie]

This "condition" is almost always caused by oodinium in the gills of the fry. They won't show signs on the exterior, but get just totally overloaded. I recommend a treatment with ProformC, according to instructions on the label. That's what I've had the best success with anyway. It's really rarely improper feeding if it's a varied diet, IME.

Barbie

[brechtvh]

Thanks everybody!
I will try it with those tips with the following batch of youngsters.