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Old 20-02-2009, 07:19 PM
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It seems no feeder fishes selling here? Don’t know why. Is it because of cruel or parasites?
Is it against law to sell it?
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Old 20-02-2009, 09:46 PM
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not quite sure what you mean by "feeder fish" but if you mean buying live fish say from an aquatic shop just don't say what you want them for, I don't think its ilegal to feed live fish but its not a very popular idea so best kept to yourself if thats what you wish to do.
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Old 20-02-2009, 09:47 PM
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not quite sure what you mean by "feeder fish" but if you mean buying live fish say from an aquatic shop just don't say what you want them for, I don't think its ilegal to feed live fish but its not a very popular idea so best kept to yourself if thats what you wish to do.
is not illegal but i cant find any myself...

even feeding rodents etc isnt illegal
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Old 20-02-2009, 10:32 PM
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not quite sure what you mean by "feeder fish" but if you mean buying live fish say from an aquatic shop just don't say what you want them for, I don't think its ilegal to feed live fish but its not a very popular idea so best kept to yourself if thats what you wish to do.

Yes, I got your point.
But payment for feeder fishes is much cheaper than that for pet fishes… …
I could get 10 feeders for 1 pet fish’s price.
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Old 20-02-2009, 10:35 PM
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is not illegal but i cant find any myself...

even feeding rodents etc isnt illegal
en, this is stange though, for now i know in american feeders are selling in some pet shop, for fishes or turtles.

i think any fish can be feeder, the only difference is the price.

i would like to breed some cheap minnows to sell as feeders if i know how to.
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Old 21-02-2009, 10:13 AM
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Very high risk of fungal and parasite diseases.

That is why I recommend avoiding them. I know one keeper who lost 30 turtles after buying in some "feeder fish" that turned out to be carrying a really aggressive fungal pathogen.

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Old 21-02-2009, 10:17 AM
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I know lots of people who breed Guppies to feed to their turts, and various species of minnow. I don't really see the point myself, apparently fish form a very minor part of the diet of most wild turts, there are easier things for them to catch and eat I guess.
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Old 21-02-2009, 11:37 AM
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I know lots of people who breed Guppies to feed to their turts, and various species of minnow. I don't really see the point myself, apparently fish form a very minor part of the diet of most wild turts, there are easier things for them to catch and eat I guess.
I am trying to breed some now! hehe.
I agree with you in the wild, it is almost impossible for turtle to catch fishes. But I just love to see it. the turtle under my husbandry also unlikely to have lot live fish as well, because it is too expensive for me!
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Old 21-02-2009, 11:39 AM
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Very high risk of fungal and parasite diseases.

That is why I recommend avoiding them. I know one keeper who lost 30 turtles after buying in some "feeder fish" that turned out to be carrying a really aggressive fungal pathogen.

Andy Highfield
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Andy, I have to say that although every time your reply disappointed me, I will always believe you and do exactly what you say.
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Old 21-02-2009, 11:48 AM
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You don't need to "breed" guppies. Stick two males in with half a dozen females, and you'll have 100+ by the end of the month. All guppies do is "breed"
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