2007-06-29 21:59:39 · 6 answers · asked by James T 3 in Pets ➔ Fish
only algae and some plants that the fish will eat if you go to your local fish shop they will be able to advise what with regards to the size location and content of your pond what would be best for you
2007-06-29 22:06:13 · answer #1 · answered by jenny n 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Brine" shrimp are named such because they need salt water (brackish) conditions at the very minimum and seawater salinity for the eggs to hatch. That wouldn't be very practical unless you're keeping a saltwater pond.
I would have to say this depended on the types of fish you wanted to feed, plus your climate. Algae is the base of the food chain, so you'd need that at the very least. You would also probably get daphnia, rotifers, smaller crustaceans (ostracods), and microworms that come in naturally (or from purchased feeder cultures). If there's not a lot of surface agitation, mosquitos and midges will lay their eggs, but the larvae will either be eaten or will metamorphose into adults and leave the pond, so these aren't exactly self-sustaining either. You can buy live blackworms (about 2" and thin, need good aeration) and add to the pond.
If you're in a warm climate (water temperature constantly over 70o F) you could try guppies (livebearer), if colder and the pond is at least 18" deep, use rosy red minnows (egglayer). Both reproduce rather freely. The only problem here is that you'd need plenty of cover to protect the fry, and plenty of space if the fish you're feeding these to is in the same pond. The rosys also need a "cave" set up (can be one brick stacked on two others) for each male for a spawning area.
2007-06-30 08:28:35 · answer #2 · answered by copperhead 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely, they are called "BRINE SHRIMP" also known as sea monkeys.These will live and breed in your pond. Another idea is to fill a large container with water and eventually you will get mosquito larvae in it, note the water has to be stagnent...... when you notice them swimming around , get them out with a net and put them into your pond. I do this all the time and feed the larvae along with other small insects to my siamese fighters and my oscars, different aquariums of course. Best of luck harvesting.
2007-06-30 06:39:37 · answer #3 · answered by hard to know 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know if they repicate but sea monkeys are fun to watch when they are getting eaten.
You can usally by them in pet food store already alive in packets
2007-06-29 22:38:50 · answer #4 · answered by Obs T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Algae?
2007-06-29 22:02:29 · answer #5 · answered by Ty 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
algae,it works in ponds.
2007-07-01 00:25:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋