Fry Growth rate?

Discussion in 'General Discussions' started by Cheetah, Aug 23, 2010.

  1. Cheetah

    Cheetah Retired moderator

    Joined:
    Oct 17, 2009
    Messages:
    2,715
    Likes Received:
    124
    Location:
    Kimberley ( Northern Cape)
    Am I doing something wrong??. ... I always find that some fry from the same batch grow a lot faster than others to the extent that I have to sort them for size practically every third day to prevent the larger ones from devouring their smaller brothers and sisters.

    This is particularly relevant to Angels, Bettas and various Gouramis...... They are exposed to identical conditions and are all fed on live brine shrimp.
     
    Cheetah, Aug 23, 2010
    #1

  2. Guest




  3. Zoom

    Zoom Retired Moderator

    Joined:
    Apr 13, 2009
    Messages:
    8,469
    Likes Received:
    119
    Location:
    Jhb- Fourways
    I believe that angels and betta's have a "dominant" brother/sister that releases a hormone that slows down the growth of the other brothers and sisters. This is why daily water changes is necessary with certain fry grow out tanks
     
    Zoom, Aug 23, 2010
    #2

Recent Posts

Loading...
Similar Threads - Growth rate Forum Date
Filter Bacteria Growth Rate General Discussions Jan 27, 2021
Best ubstrate for plant growth??? General Discussions Mar 27, 2014
Which Seachem Flourite substrate is the best for plant growth? Advanced Topics Sep 27, 2012
Tropica Plant Growth Substrate Info The Planted Tank Jun 21, 2012
Varying growth rate in angels Advanced Topics Mar 3, 2012
Clown Loach growth rate mystery General Discussions Dec 4, 2011
Growth rate General Discussions Aug 8, 2011

Share This Page