Culturing Infusoria: A Quick Guide

[@jeffparryncc1701]

Growing my culture in 2019

[@Aquarimax]

Jeff Parry best of luck with it! And with your fry! 👍

[@jeffparryncc1701]

@@Aquarimax It worked great, loads of infusoria and fry and guppies love it. Thanks so much.

[@Moamanly]

@@Aquarimax I have had a brew made from a red pepper chugging away.....just added some pond water to it to dilute it. It reeks something awful! Will be interested to see if the infusoria will like it! Meanwhile I have just made a new batch from lettuce,peas and beans....

[@Aquarimax]

Ged Farnan There is a certain odor...but smelly bacteria will likely mean happy Infusoria 😊👍

[@doneythomas]

@@Aquarimax Hey bro, can we do this with potatoes? I have got some Glo Danios.

[@spit-fire]

You’ve been such a help for me culturing live food in general. I’ve got scuds, daphnia going.

[@Aquarimax]

Just what I love to hear!

[@erikiacopelli451]

I dont breed fish now. But I seen this video and who its by. And HAD to make a comment about this person. They are GREAT!! I have talked to him before on youtube and even emails. He helped me out a TON!!! Gave me so much info and tips that helped me out ALOT!! Such a nice person and helpful as all hell. I thank you yet again and to anyone that is thinking about asking him something. ASK!!! You will learn a ton and he will help you out ALOT!! One of the BEST ppl to ask about any stuff about this and other stuff in his videos

[@Aquarimax]

Erik Iacopelli Thanks Erik! ☺️

[@sleepytasmr]

Thank you so much for this video!!! I thought you had to buy infusoria culture and I couldn't find it anywhere... I'm so happy OI can create my own culture - thank you

[@Aquarimax]

An Infusoria culture is usually ready to harvest within 10-14 days from the time you start it.

[@Aquarimax]

It takes 10-14 days for a culture to mature and be ready to feed to your fry, so make sure to start it BEFORE your fish lay eggs. 👍

[@packiathaik2532]

Aquarimax thank im going to try it

[@seabirdman1]

Is there a way to speed this up? My fish bred the day after I put up the infusion. It has some organisms already. But I need to hasten it. Any ideas?

[@Aquarimax]

Richard Harris Podolsky warmer temps can speed it up to some degree, but if you get it too warm it will kill the culture, I would suggest not going over the mid-80s F. If you have a chunk of Java moss handy, or a mature sponge filter, both will tend to have a thriving Infusoria culture on them already, and you can use those immediately.

[@wealynvillarete7797]

Can I use other leaves?

[@TinoMiller]

@@Aquarimax I'm using Broccoli and cabbage to create one. I started today

[@DebBan]

I'm growing it today. Thanks for this beautiful scientific tutorial. You're Awesome. 👌🏼✌🏼👏🏼

[@kimsynow]

OMG! Thank you soooo much for this video! You have the absolute best video on this topic on all of KZbin. I have watched all of them and wasted much time. I found your video and you answered all my questions and you are concise and informative. Thank you !! You got a new subscriber!

[@Aquarimax]

Thank you! I am delighted to know that it has helped you out! 😊👍 Thanks for subscribing!

[@SimplyBetta]

I'm trying my first infusoria culture! I want an alternative to my vinegar eel cultures

[@Aquarimax]

Awesome! Infusoria are definitely less involved to harvest!

[@pascal590]

Simply Betta funny seeing u on this vid. Trying to culture infusoria for my betta fry. Love ur vids!

[@jameslalnunmawia5939]

Lol...my idol is here🤣

[@philthytanks4952]

For some reason I have such bad luck trying to culture infusoria, daphne or rotifers. I’ll give this a try now n hope I can get them to live and breed better than I have in the past. Thanks dude, keep up the good work

[@Aquarimax]

Philthy Tanks Thank you! I hope they work for you this time! 😊👍

[@MauriceMccomie]

Excellent tutorial. You broke it down so well. Thank you.

[@Aquarimax]

Maurice Aquariums You are welcome, and thank you for watching!

[@jimallidpacana3162]

Very informative and easy to understand...thanks for these insights...i love this video.

[@meganfisher831]

Oh my gosh I had so many culture jars going not knowing why I wasn't seeing more than few small organisms moving around in them. This explains everything, lol.

[@Aquarimax]

Phoenix Grimm Glad to help!

[@bennywongkgmusic3437]

very clear and simple well explained instructions ! Thank you

[@Aquarimax]

You’re very welcome!!

[@AkhilRane15dec]

Thanks You, Video was very helpful & easy to follow. Beat video I have seen online & gave me lot confidence as it cleared all my doubts. Keep the good work going...

[@markpurpel]

Excellent tutorial!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Aquarimax]

Mark Purpel Thanks for watching! 👍

[@sedghammer]

Infusoria is great for feeding daphnia and copepods as well. A lot of people who cultivate daphnia in asia will use decomposing vegetables like cabbage or manure to promote infusoria in daphnia cultures as the only food source. The way I've been promoting infusoria in my invertebrate aquarium is taking my plant cuttings and, instead of throwing them away, microwaving them and placing them back into the aquarium.

[@Aquarimax]

Sedghammer Good point, and a great way to repurpose plant cuttings! 😊👍

[@c_fletch9325]

THANK YOU SO MUCH; I never knew that it was so easy to grow an infusoria culture! Hopefully I can get this done quick enough to feed..😔 my gourami fry are already two days old and at the moment only eating powdered food

[@Aquarimax]

TiGeR _MoTh it takes a while for this to grow. If they are doing well with the powdered food, you might not want to bother with infusoria and just skip to BBS when they are big enough.

[@FunctionBuiltAquatics]

Nice informative video! I subscribed and plan on using the cultures to feed Betta and gourami fry via a slow drip

[@Aquarimax]

FunctionBuilt-Aquatics Thank you! Are you going to post the Betta and Gourami fry on your channel?

[@FunctionBuiltAquatics]

Yes! I have Betta Hendra fry now that I can drip feed during the day. I'll set up and post a video when the culture is ready. The channel is FunctionBuilt-Aquatics thank you

[@comencyfi]

well done and concise thanks

[@Aquarimax]

Thanks for watching!

[@kenlee2267]

What a great guide ! Thanks a lot

[@Aquarimax]

Ken Lee Glad to hear it is helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@AzTechGFX]

Thanks for the slow drip tip good idea.

[@Aquarimax]

Glad to hear it was useful! 👍

[@AzTechGFX]

Aquarimax I just started 5 culture how long till i start seeing some infusoria?

[@Aquarimax]

+Srib it depends on temperature, food source, and how rich your starter culture was. In general, with a microscope, you should start seeing them within 3-4 days, but they won't be ready to harvest for 1-2 weeks. 10 days is a good general estimate.

[@AzTechGFX]

Aquarimax Thank you, I live in thailand so I've just left the glass jars outside, I used a filter from my tank and some matured pond water.

[@Aquarimax]

+Srib you have a great environment for infusoria then...you should get good yields pretty fast. Be on the lookout for potential fry predators in the pond water such as hydra and dragonfly nymphs. What species of fry are you raising?

[@vcentlee-theunexpectedone]

This is a older video, but a always helpful video for anyone who need food for their born swimming Betta Fishes. I never knew or heard this method until I randomly reach up something about Male Bettas only just a bit ago, and this food source came up. I don’t know pet stores like Petmarts, Petco, Petland, and some local city pet stores don’t sell live food for their customers, because that’s what they need most for when they want to breed their fishes. That’s what I hate most about some pet shops. It’s easier to buy it right there than buying online and wait for it to arrive at your door in idk how many days. Also for the most part, when people sell live food, they most likely only sell brine shrimp. Idk why though.

[@aadityasolanki7249]

Lovely information thanks man ,👍

[@Aquarimax]

Aaditya Solanki you are welcome!

[@fathimabeevi2282]

Can i use asparagus beans leaf? I have the plant at home and is not treated with chemicals.

[@Aquarimax]

fathima beevi I am not familiar with that species, but if it is nontoxic it should work.

[@Zuxeh]

Very interesting, thanks for another great upload.

[@Aquarimax]

You're welcome. It's always great to see your comments!

[@AussieAquatic]

Great Video. Thumbs up.

[@Aquarimax]

Thank you for watching...I always appreciate your comments!

[@AussieAquatic]

Aquarimax It is a pleasure to watch information being shared with others. Thanks.

[@lusean193]

Right to the point great video

[@Aquarimax]

william T Thank you! What are you feeding? 👍

[@lusean193]

Will be tetra but none just yet keep up the good work

[@iWh15tl3]

Your video is the best!

[@Aquarimax]

Laborer in the field Thank you! I am glad it is working for you! 😊👍

[@artikolambe1549]

How many days does it take to completely form infosoria

[@Aquarimax]

Arti Kolambe about 10 days 👍

[@hometab6807]

Thanx for a great video what is the ideal water temperature to propergate infusoria we are going Into winter, water temperature are around 10 degree c , do I need a heater to propergate infusoria

[@Aquarimax]

Home Tab Thanks for watching! For best results within a reasonable time, I would say that room temperatures or a little warmer (somewhere between 21-26 C) works best for Infusoria. You would probably get some species to grow at lower temperatures, but much more slowly.

[@femecamorahan8792]

thank you for this video :)

[@Aquarimax]

Feme Camorahan you are very welcome! 👍

[@newfish4552]

Can you make video on DAFNIA AND FOLLOWING FOOD FOR BETA FRY. AS OER THEIR WEEKLY GROWTH

[@5mnz7fg]

Good video but why did you sterilize the vegetables beforehand? I mean, the infusoriae feed on bacteriae, and the added aquarium water is not sterile anyway.

[@Aquarimax]

5mnz7fg Great question! The purpose of the boiling water is not to sterilize the vegetables, but to help break down the cell walls of the vegetables, which speeds up the bloom of bacteria, which in turn speeds up the growth of the Infusoria.

[@raihanchowdhury9261]

Can I mix 1 week old betta fry with 1 month old betta fry? Will they harm each other?

[@Aquarimax]

Raihan Chowdhury unfortunately, the larger betta fry are likely to eat and/or outcompete the younger fry.

[@Rahul-hh7pv]

Can you name any other vegetable that could be used instead.

[@Aquarimax]

Dried duckweed works well.

[@Aquarimax]

Usually about 10 days to 2 weeks. 👍

[@Ant2Strapped]

how about orange isopods?

[@petsvets4831]

Thanks for this video ! will it work with cabbage leaves ?

[@Aquarimax]

Probably will

[@bogswak653]

Did u have starter for this?

[@Aquarimax]

dong Z the aquarium water itself is the starter...no other starter is necessary.

[@peep4055]

Could I do the water part backwards?( put tank water first then boiling water)

[@Aquarimax]

jay56603 Good question, but unfortunately, that would probably kill most or all of the Infusoria in the tank water.

[@theerthasbabu9454]

how much weeks It will take for infusoria to form

[@Aquarimax]

Theertha S Babu usually between 1.5 and 2 weeks. 👍

[@laughingc0w]

Will some of the infusoria stay in your tank and breed? Would love some sort of live tiny fish food that can sustain fish if I’m away for a weekend or so

[@Aquarimax]

sunnysideup Infusorians tend to exist to some degree in any established aquarium. Live plants, especially mosses and similar plants, tend to harbor a good growth of Infusoria. Many fish will pick at the microorganisms present on the plants. 👍

[@FleyEnder]

Is it a bad idea if I leave the jar outdoors on my balcony? Temps are 80-90 outdoors with probably 6 hours of direct sunlight. I’ve tried this twice now and it smells after 3-4 days super bad but when I inspect the jar under a microscope I don’t see anything moving indicating there are no infusoria present

[@Aquarimax]

That is probably too Much light/heat.

[@bobrodriguez9844]

Thanks i wanted to make one for just seeing microorganisms. PS: might feed to my Fish

[@Aquarimax]

shelly la tortuga Both very good reasons for an Infusoria culture! 👍

[@bobbymalta73]

Thanks for sharing!

[@juliusmendoza8348]

Nice

[@susanstaples6171]

Fascinating video! I want to offer my adult betta live food. Can an adult betta eat infusoria? He loves to hunt but he needs very little food.

[@Aquarimax]

Susan Staples An adult betta would not be interested in Infusoria. I would recommend a small daphnia culture in a jar...it would produce just the right amount for occasional daphnia snacks for your betta. 👍 is have a video on that...just search for daphnia jar aquarimax and it will come up.

[@beezee05]

In the absence of a warm window sill can a desk lamp shining on the jar work?

[@Aquarimax]

Brian Clarke probably, if the room temps are reasonably warm. 👍,

[@beezee05]

Aquarimax Thanks!

[@Aquarimax]

Brian Clarke 😊👍 You’re welcome!

[@juliuswicked4587]

Hey update on my culture and it was a success! Now my question is could i put a blanched veggie on my culture to reproduce again?

[@Aquarimax]

Julius Wicked glad to hear it! Adding a blanched veggie can help extend the life of the culture for a while. I would also recommend setting up a fresh culture, and using so,è water from the old culture instead of aquarium water to seed it....that should give it a jumpstart.

[@LindenEdwards]

would there be any problem doing this in a larger container? would a trickle from an air line be needed in a bigger setup or simply make a mess? Also does it smell? Ill have to use a vented lid with floss in the holes. my partner wont take it well if it smells.

[@Aquarimax]

Linden Edwards I have never used a really large container, but I imagine it would work...but I would try a fairly shallow container. Air would be optional. It does have a smell to it, no denying that...

[@LindenEdwards]

@@Aquarimax right. Thanks for getting back to me. Larger yes. But not much deeper. Excellent.

[@invain143]

I tried to make one and the smell is so bad..is it ok?

[@Aquarimax]

ken wood the bacteria typically do produce an odor. Once the larger organisms begin to proliferate and the water clears up, it smells a little better,

[@invain143]

It was about a week. I got impatient with it and the smell and toss it away..now, can i feed my fry with the jiuce from the yolk of hard boiled egg? Some are now starting to free swim from just clinging to the glass ...tnx gor your reply! :)

[@Aquarimax]

ken wood Infusoria is a much safer and healthier food, but if egg yolk is all you have, you can use it, make the particles very fine and feed very sparingly, and then siphon any excess with an airline tube.

[@KrogusMeita]

Hi! Great video u have, that's amazing. Does infusoria is good for labyrinth fish only? can it be used for angelfish or any cichlid?

[@Aquarimax]

Kristīne Koršakova Thank you! Infusoria can be used for many fish fry. Most egglayer fry in the hobby can start with Infusoria, although some fry are too small even for that. Most cichlids hatch large enough that they don’t need Infusoria, but you could offer it in the 2-3 after they become free-swimming. newly hatched brine shrimp are a great first food for all but the smallest cichlid fry.

[@zackootd8325]

do i have to close the lid? please response

[@Aquarimax]

You should leave the lid open for gas exchange 😀

[@naturezone1212]

Would this work for a brackish tank? Nice tutorial!

[@Aquarimax]

Forest Oasis good question! I have never tried a brackish infusoria culture. You could probably add freshwater infusoria as a good source to a slightly brackish tank.

[@jesselox3470]

Will larger bettas enjoy this? I have a young one that obviously doesn’t need such small food but i wonder if hed like it anyway!

[@Aquarimax]

Jesse Lox good question! Once bettas have been feeding for several days, they outgrow infusoria and will probably not show any interest. 👍

[@jesselox3470]

Aquarimax Pets thank you for replying!!

[@Aquarimax]

Jesse Lox you’re welcome! 👍

[@MyChannel-xd7bi]

Can i use tap water? The water is cloudy and has that rotten smell, but when will it have the infusoria?

[@Aquarimax]

frank bertis You can use tap water if you boil it first. if the water is cloudy already, it shouldn't be long before the infusoria are ready to harvest. . Once the water starts to clear up, it means the infusoria are rapidly reproducing and eating the bacteria that are causing the cloudiness. Typically, it takes 10-14 days total.

[@DEVIL-ml4tz]

can we see it when we have infusoria. i don’t see any thing in my jar water gets smelly and gets clear again but i can’t see anything inside how do i know it’s there

[@Aquarimax]

neon without a microscope, it might be difficult,or impossible to see anything, but if it goes through the smelly/clear process you very likely have Infusoria.

[@DEVIL-ml4tz]

Aquarimax Pets thank you i will try feeding them then i always throw after few weeks because i don’t see anything and wasn’t sure what to feed thanks again

[@lowtechaquariumaquaponics757]

is it possible to maintain an infusoria population in 1 jar? if yes, what do you feed it... do u add more blanched vege or aquarium water, and how often?

[@Aquarimax]

Low Tech Aquarium It might be possible, if you remove detritus from the bottom and add new vegetables and water every week or so. I would actually recommend keeping two jars running. As one nears the end of production, clean it out and start it over, then seed it with the thriving Infusoria in the other culture. That way, you should nearly always have a producing culture going.

[@Ant2Strapped]

quick question. I'm getting a crested gecko and was wondering what kind of isopods would be best for my vivarium for the gecko to eat, yet still be effective tank janitors? Any thoughts on what species .

[@Aquarimax]

If you want your gecko to be able to eat some of the isopods, yet still get the benefits of tank janitors, you might try powder blues (Porcellionides pruinosus). They are large enough that the gecko would likely see them as food, yet prolific enough that they could withstand some predation. That said, I would recommend culturing them outside the vivarium, so you can add them periodically to the vivarium.

[@haydengibson1996]

How many days worth of food is this for the fry?

[@Aquarimax]

DJ Duffly unfortunately it is hard to say...it depends on the number of fry, conditions in the tank, other foods offered, etc.

[@santosrailey3626]

i want to speed it up, happy tank accident, my white skirt tetra spawned and i siphoned all visible eggs i could see and transfer to glass flower vase, after only a day they hatched and i idk what to feed them, they are so tiny, i started culture using squeezed spnge filter water, blanced cabbage and added small amount of yeast, do u think i could get infusoria in 3 days after they consumed their egg sac? thnk you

[@Aquarimax]

The squeezed sponge filter should help accelerate the process, it is worth a try. Also, if you can get a bunch of Java moss from an established aquarium, that will be full of infusoria too.

[@krisnabudiyanto7359]

Few day, 1,2,3 days???

[@Aquarimax]

krisna budiyanto the entire process, from beginning to first harvest, can take 10-14 days.

[@jaymiller3238]

@@Aquarimax My first attempt, started February 5, is only now starting to reach the clearing stage (March 20). I was about ready to give up on it.

[@Aquarimax]

Jay Miller the cooler temperatures this time of year can definitely slow it down. I a, glad it finally worked for you!

[@SumanAkkisetty]

what is the tool which you have used to extract the culture from Jar.

[@Aquarimax]

Suman Akkisetty I usually use a turkey baster. A pipette of any kind will work.

[@anonymark12]

how many days for the whole process to reach full maturity?

[@Aquarimax]

Mark Bajet it depends on temperature and various factors, but usually with 10 days to two weeks. 👍

[@djsteviekidd5448]

I am going to try this out and i hope it dosent stink cos my wife will kick me out ... its winter and cold here can i put it in a shed with a lightbulb and what temp thanks .... what else can u make tgats not hittng the pocket and can u make video much appreciated for this

[@Aquarimax]

dj Stevie Kidd This does have an unpleasant odor, I am afraid. If you can keep it in the 70s and 80s it will be ok. 👍

[@djsteviekidd5448]

@@Aquarimax gd gd i have a sun light i have when i had a bearded dragon so hope that will give the heat plus my shed is insulated gd

[@sanderbroer1082]

Can I use this to feed daphnia? If so, how much do I need to feed them?

[@Aquarimax]

Sander Broer daphnia can eat Infusoria, but you’d need to make a lot of it. I recommend using a mix of spirulina powder, rice flour, and garbanzo bean flour for daphnia. It works great for mine. 👍

[@sanderbroer1082]

Aquarimax Pets Thank you!

[@luechang46]

Ive had mine set up like this for 1 week n half now... So far i dont see anything... What am i doing wrong

[@Aquarimax]

Lue Chang what are the temperatures is the area where you are growing the culture?

[@luechang46]

Can u see it with the naked eye

[@Aquarimax]

Not necessarily. Many times you can have a great Infusoria culture and not see anything with the naked eye. It depends on the species you are raising and how good your eyesight is.

[@luechang46]

Its at around 70° f... But just moved it to the porch area... So around 80

[@luechang46]

Aquarimax so how do i know if im feeding my fry anything if i cant see it j/w

[@kadongestimo7916]

Whats the best temperature so infusoria to thrive?

[@Aquarimax]

Kadong Estimo I would say high 70s to low 80s F, or even a bit warmer.

[@theanimaladdiction]

I'm starting to get a constant flow of eggs from my danios. How long does 1 culture last?

[@Aquarimax]

Animal Addiction it depends on various factors, so I suggest getting a rotation going-if you start a culture every week for a month, and restart the oldest culture as it slows down,!you should have plenty.

[@theanimaladdiction]

@@Aquarimax oh OK makes sense.

[@deepsuthar6122]

Does aquarium net works for separating the infusoria from water just like daphnia??

[@Aquarimax]

Unfortunately not...they are too small. 👍 A turkey baster works best ime

[@glennpdizon]

hi how can i keep my infusoria untill next 3 weeks i cultured infusoria last 2 weeks and they already build colony they are so many but im still conditioning my betta to breed this coming next 2 weeks

[@Aquarimax]

emzon09 if you set up separate jars as Infusoria cultures and let them sit for just long enough for the water to become cloudy, you can add some Infusoria from your existing culture...decreasing the time needed to make a new culture. That way you can ensure that you will have a producing culture when your fry are ready. 👍

[@glennpdizon]

Aquarimax thank you very much for the info

[@Aquarimax]

emzon09 you are very welcome, I am happy to help! 😊👍

[@amalrbabu]

How many days till the infusoria become mature? When can we feed it to the fries ?

[@Aquarimax]

amalr babu it usually takes about 10-14 days for the Infusoria culture to mature. You can feed it to the fry as soon as they are swimming freely.

[@mr.helpful5573]

Are you putting salt and vinegar on those fries ?

[@aldenpaquera5058]

Can i cover the bottle .. With transparent plastic.. I need reply ty brother😍

[@Aquarimax]

If you do so loosely it should be ok. Any kind of tight cover would restrict needed oxygen,

[@aldenpaquera5058]

@@Aquarimax how about cloth?

[@Aquarimax]

@@aldenpaquera5058 that would be better 👍🏽

[@ajunsaquascape1916]

How long will they last after they have been well established? Do u just add more cooled "boiled veg." So the always have food supplies?

[@Aquarimax]

Aquatic Living I haven't tried that, although it might work. I think I've just seeded new cultures with a dose from a mature culture...quicker results that way than you get with the original culture

[@neelamaslam9188]

Hello. I like your video. I try it at my home. But can't say that infosuria are produce or not. Really don't know how infosuria look in jar. Kindly help me.

[@Aquarimax]

neelam aslam Glad the video helped! It can be difficult to see infusoria without a microscope, but in you shine a bright light on the water in the culture, and you use a magnifying glass, you may be able to see tiny specks moving in the water...depending on which species you have, and how sharp your vision is. A microscope is best, then you will know for sure.

[@kouyang3375]

Okay, what if you got some live plants inside the fish tank already and it's been there for a long time will it spawn some Infusoria, because i already have baby fry betta about 3 days from now......

[@Aquarimax]

kou yang Yes, well-established plants will provide some infusoria, especially plants like Java moss, but probably not enough to last an entire spawn of bettas very long.

[@Aquarimax]

kou yang Yes, well-established plants will provide some infusoria, especially plants like Java moss, but probably not enough to last an entire spawn of bettas very long.

[@myranatividadofficial]

is this really have bad smell? i made one jar but the smell is really bad.. i dont know if this is ok? any answer is very helpful.. Thank you

[@Aquarimax]

Myra Natividad it usually smells for several days as it matures 👍

[@myranatividadofficial]

@@Aquarimax Thank you so much for the info..

[@CinnamonBreadGaming]

do infusoria "dies" or "expires"? I think my infusoria is fully matured now and I'm still conditioning my bettas. Will my infusoria still be okay for my future fries?

[@Aquarimax]

Joe Diamandis if you have to keep for longer than a week or two, I you can set up new cultures, but instead of adding aquarium water, add some of your mature culture. To you mature culture, add some aquarium water and a little of the same food you used to start the culture. This should help speed up the new cultures and prolong the life of your old culture, and you should have a ready-to-feed culture once your bettas are ready.

[@CinnamonBreadGaming]

@@Aquarimax Thank you! Never thought culturing infusoria would be this exciting. Your video is very informative BTW. Good job! 👍

[@Aquarimax]

Joe Diamandis you’re welcome, and thank you for watching! Best of luck with your Infusoria, and especially your betta fry! 😊👍

[@newfish4552]

Thanks Aquarimax Pets for replay will try infusoria culture. Also will look for videos on vinegar eels if I find And try that as well Just wanted to know after how many week I can feed them with DAFNIA? Thank in advance

[@Aquarimax]

LOG JHON I made an old video on Vinegar Eels, but the information is still good. When you can feed the fry with daphnia depends on the strain of daphnia, age of daphnia, and how fast your fish grows, which can vary a lot, so a time in weeks is difficult to provide, but roughly, after about a month, they should be able to eat smaller daphnia strains.

[@thegreenvibe9958]

Can I use spinach instead of lettuce?

[@Aquarimax]

shreya wagle that should work. Most nontoxic vegetable matter seems to work.

[@kyosthetrash9055]

hey uh I saw some ppl commenting about worms in thier cultures, i plan do for my fry, i have question can fry eat those worms? are they have parasites? sorry i have bad english

[@kyosthetrash9055]

oh and one more question if use big jar how know how much leaves to use?

[@Aquarimax]

kkthepony I have never encountered worms in my Infusoria cultures, and as far as I know, the only way to introduce parasites to your fish from an Infusoria culture is to use water from an aquarium containing parasites to start your culture...and even then, it might not happen.

[@kyosthetrash9055]

Aquarimax ok thank you! so if i accidentally feed the fry a worm do you think thet will eat it?

[@Aquarimax]

If it is appropriately sized, yes. Whether that is a good thing or not depends on the type of worm. I feed my fry microworms with great success.

[@kyosthetrash9055]

Aquarimax ok thank you!

[@CHRISTOPHER-mp1cg]

I can put in plastic bottles or is it necessary to use glass jar

[@dr-deathto7927]

Brother what if one doesn't have Aquarium water I am purching fishes fir the very first time in 5years And that too breeding pairs Which are to be delivered tomorrow Can i start this today without aquarium water?

[@Aquarimax]

You will need a source of microorganisms..?some people add some pesticides-free grass from outside to accomplish that.

[@bugcatcherinviridianforest2480]

Very informative video. I've been "reproducing" infusoria for months now using many jars. Everything went normal --- water gets cloudy white then clears after a few days. However, one of my jars turned red/pink after being cloudy. Is this normal? What might be the cause of this?

[@Aquarimax]

海棠晴 hmmm...that is interesting...the red/pink color could be due to a number of different things. Have you looked at it under a microscope?

[@bugcatcherinviridianforest2480]

@@Aquarimax Sadly, I do not have any kind of microscope, thought some suggests it's some kind of red/brown algae infestation (not sure either). But I don't see any fuzzy red films on the sides of the jar... just the water itself being deep red. Side notes: The vegetable matter is still in decaying stage (smells really bad right now) and water is cloudy red. Should I toss the culture and start again?

[@Aquarimax]

海棠晴 I would toss the culture and start again. If it is some kind of cyanobacterial bloom, it could be dangerous for your fry.

[@packiathaik2532]

How many days taken to finish the culture

[@Aquarimax]

Fishy Joshua about 10-14 days, usually.

[@Vaishnavhv-pb4gr]

Fishy Joshua

[@vb2377]

Do I need to keep the container open?

[@Aquarimax]

VB 23 yes, or at least use a cover with ventilation for best results. The bacteria the Infusorians feed on, as well as the infusorians themselves, use a fair amount of oxygen.

[@vb2377]

Do you have to stir the container daily?

[@Aquarimax]

VB 23 if a scum forms, I would.

[@raihanchowdhury9261]

I started a culture, after a week I don't know are there any infusoria but I see some micro worm types something. Are they safe for fry to feed?

[@Aquarimax]

If they appear to be the appropriate size for your fry, they are most likely safe to feed.

[@jeffreylee989]

the infusoria feed on the lettuce?

[@Aquarimax]

Jeffrey Lee Sort of. The bacteria feed on the nutrients from the lettuce, and the infusoria feed on the bacteria.

[@ajmalk6533]

can i use cabbage

[@Aquarimax]

Ajmalkonnakkad Ajmal I haven’t used it, but I don’t see why it wouldn’t work.

[@ajmalk6533]

Aquarimax what else veggies will work

[@dianaleanos6206]

Can you use spinach and my fry have already hatched so will I be able to feed it to them still after the infusoria mature?

[@Aquarimax]

Diana Leanos Spinach should work, but it is likely that the fry will be too old to benefit from it much if you start it now.

[@boonvang708]

Can you just put everything in a microwave berfore adding the aquarium water?

[@banglawarlock3947]

Can i use infusoria for tiger barbs? I have trouble with culturjng mosquito and i am trying to culture whiteworm currently but is infusoria big enough for tiger barbs?

[@Aquarimax]

Bangla Warlock Al-Black Bangla infusoria would not be of much interest to adult tiger barbs, but they are great for tiger Barb fry of the appropriate age.

[@WizardOfBs]

i have java moss in my fry tanks. i am trying to grow infusoria in a jar but not sure is it ready yet as its still a bit cloudy. will my fry have enough food in java moss?

[@Aquarimax]

Mama Diana Java moss will certainly help. Whether or not it will be enough depends largely on the moss to fry ratio. How many fry and how much moss do you have?

[@LukeVelly]

For how long you give them infusoria?

[@Aquarimax]

Riecky Surya It depends on the species...for bettas, maybe 2-3 days, and for white clouds or zebra danios, around 1 week.

[@MrFahaam]

is there any way to make green water ? i really need ur help .

[@rajaouseph9101]

What are the thinks did you used

[@Aquarimax]

Lettuce, peas, green beans

[@TinoMiller]

These seem much easier to create than the vinegar eels .. I tried making the vinegar eels without a culture and they are not as easy as it looks.

[@Aquarimax]

Tino Miller These are easier in that the organisms can be found just about anywhere. Vinegar eels are extremely easy, but you need some of the worms to begin with. 👍

[@electrictonyo6097]

Yeast is the very easy to culture that without starter, 1 to 2 days infusuria is done

[@JayBacay]

can i use any type of leafy veggies? or just lettuce?

[@Aquarimax]

Jay Bacay various types of vegetation will work. I've even used dry grass.

[@JayBacay]

+Aquarimax thanks for the quick reply nice vid btw!

[@Aquarimax]

Jay Bacay You're welcome, and thanks for watching!