Possibly cuttle eggs

[Nancy]

It's easy to underestimate food needs/costs for any type of ceph. They always eat more than you think they would! At one time my bimac was eating $50/food per week -crabs and shrimp. Well, I don't live near the ocean.

It's sometimes difficult to convince would-be ceph owners that they may incur big expenses - that's why I've often asked for specifics, such as how many mysids you really need per week.

Nancy

 

[Sniperjoe]

Iorderd 1 batch yesterday and am planning to put them in my tank ( not a net breeder)

The newest problem i have just runn across ins that i am going on vacation the 29th for about 4-5 days and i dont know what to do about the egges, i dont even know if they will hatch while im away
( had the egges scince about anywhere from the 9th to the 11th)

 

[DHyslop]

I wouldn't put them in the tank--you'll never see them again.

Dan

 

[Sniperjoe]

ill probly see them cuz i had them down at my dock and before i even did put fish i put a couple of mysids and i was able 2 see them but the reel problem im having is the vacation

 

[Nancy]

Can you get someone to take care of your tank while you're gone?

Nancy

 

[Thales]

If you want any of them to make it, you need a tank sitter.

 

[Sniperjoe]

how often do they need 2 eat cuzz im only gonna be away for about 4 days

 

[DHyslop]

Mine eat twice a day. Two of mine died after not having food for only two days. I think Righty is, well, right. If you want any to survive you should find someone to feed them.

Dan

 

[Sniperjoe]

what if i leave some mysids in the breeder with them

 

[Thales]

They might be ok, they might not.

 

[Sniperjoe]

k so it would probly be better 2 get someone 2 feed them once a day but that may be a problem any other suggestions?

 

[DHyslop]

If you want them to be OK you need to find someone to feed them. Once a day will probably be fine. Putting the mysids in there won't do...they're less inclined to eat if they're surrounded by food all the time (which you know because you read all the info before you bought them).

 

[Sniperjoe]

k thnx 4 the help, like i said ill probly be able 2 get someone

any other suggestions are gratly appreciated

 

[Sniperjoe]

were the eggs suposed to hatch yet
because they havent

 

[cuttlegirl]

It takes 2-3 weeks so they might still be fertile...