Frostbite Clown Babies (seeking local live rotifer source)

[100LL]

I understand that this can be difficult to learn how to do successfully, and I have located several great information sources online, but my wife and kids are up for the challenge...

That being said, our SA Frostbite Clown pair has been laying eggs consistently and we have gotten really good at removing the living fry from the DT. The time has now come where she would like to take ownership and raise a clutch.

I've told her that the success low but that I would support her efforts...

So, with the next batch hatching tonight (more will follow) I am looking to find if there are any local hobbyists with a live rotifer culture that are willing to sell, source or mentor us.

Let me know.

Brian

 

[1fishjones]

Aqua Pros in Glen Ellen usually has them available, though you may want to call ahead.


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[MMreef]

Beyond the reef, Schaumburg

 

[roilciuc]

Dibs on the first clowns you raise! Good luck

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[100LL]

UPDATE: Eggs hatched and are being fed what were sold to me as live rotifers (though I honestly can't see anything swimming around ) but I am NOT feeling confident about this round.

As I told my wife, this process is sure to be a journey in which we will learn a lot, together.

Although we will take all the help we can get, more challenge will bring more satisfaction if we ever do have success.

Brian

 

[AquariumOverload]

I can help out with rotifers and suggestions. You can call or text me if you still have my number

 

[100LL]

I can help out with rotifers and suggestions. You can call or text me if you still have my number

Thanks, Tom. That would be awesome. By the way, you are way overdue for a publicly voiced thank you. A giant thank you for the countless times you have answered my random questions.
You have been very generous with your time and assistance and the many pairs of clowns I have gotten from you are all doing great. I have nothing but the highest regard for how you conduct your business and I appreciate your friendship and offer to help us along our journey.

 

[100LL]

Beyond the reef, Schaumburg

Nope! I even called ahead and a worker confirmed that they had an active culture going but when I got there they advised that they no longer carried them.

 

[100LL]

UPDATE: As of this morning many of the fry are still alive but without a reliable and renewable rotifer culture I am not expecting this maiden attempt to work out very well.

The original plan several weeks ago was to start cultivating my own rotifer colony but since I only planned on raising one clutch of fry and having misunderstood the availability of rotifers locally I made the now obviously wrong decision to set aside some cash and gas money and make daily trips to the LFS for the millions of rotifers I would need for the first few weeks of this adventure. I will chalk this up to another lesson learned.

 

[madjoe]

Old orchard use to carry rotifers if u needed em

 

[xj_matt]

UPDATE: As of this morning many of the fry are still alive but without a reliable and renewable rotifer culture I am not expecting this maiden attempt to work out very well.

The original plan several weeks ago was to start cultivating my own rotifer colony but since I only planned on raising one clutch of fry and having misunderstood the availability of rotifers locally I made the now obviously wrong decision to set aside some cash and gas money and make daily trips to the LFS for the millions of rotifers I would need for the first few weeks of this adventure. I will chalk this up to another lesson learned.

I sware that beyond the reef cares them I would call and ask,

 

[100LL]

I sware that beyond the reef cares them I would call and ask,

They do not. When I called they said they did, so I went there and they do not. They use to but no longer do.

 

[xj_matt]

They do not. When I called they said they did, so I went there and they do not. They use to but no longer do.

I know a few guys their I see what I can find out for you.

 

[superfish]

I understand that this can be difficult to learn how to do successfully, and I have located several great information sources online, but my wife and kids are up for the challenge...

That being said, our SA Frostbite Clown pair has been laying eggs consistently and we have gotten really good at removing the living fry from the DT. The time has now come where she would like to take ownership and raise a clutch.

I've told her that the success low but that I would support her efforts...

So, with the next batch hatching tonight (more will follow) I am looking to find if there are any local hobbyists with a live rotifer culture that are willing to sell, source or mentor us.

Let me know.

Brian

I have some. Text/ call me at 630 880 5428

 

[xj_matt]

They do not. When I called they said they did, so I went there and they do not. They use to but no longer do.

I just spoke with Tyler at BBTR and he said they have them in

 

[Ageno]

beyond the reef has them on tap! for real.. they actually have a tap handle ! and a guy on CL has that i saw