Looking after eggs??Help

[vicky]

Evening
Can anyone direct me to a post or section of the site that would give me help on hatching and looking after baby axies?
I can seem to get axies where i am but i can get eggs so was thinking of trying to hatch my own

Any help would be so very welcome
Thank you

 

[vicky]

Ok just checked out the part on the site and below is what i think iv read, but id also like some advice on ppl who have raised babies themselves

Im only getting 20 eggs but only looking to keep 1 at the most 2 of the babies
I have a 16x8x8 or an 18x10x10 which is the best to hatch them in?
Iv read to start with i only need an airstone running in there and the water temp should be between 18-25 degrees was thinking of going in the middle at about 21 degrees
Do i need a light or will natural light be ok?
Also a small water change everyday aswell?
Should i attach the eggs to something when i get them if so what?
Should it be a bare bottom tank?
At what age should i start feed larger Daphnia or a different food source?
Also when can i add a filter and would a sponge filter be ok?
Sorry for all the question just wana get things right

 

[kapo]

<blockquote><hr size=0><!-quote-!><font size=1>Quoting vicky wilson on Thursday 22 March 2007 - 21:48 (#POST125448):</font>

I have a 16x8x8 or an 18x10x10 which is the best to hatch them in? <!-/quote-!><hr size=0></blockquote>
We kept ours in 30cm x20cm x 30cm H tank - as they hatched we left hatchlings for few days then moved them to same size tank also with airstone.

<blockquote><hr size=0><!-quote-!><font size=1>Quoting vicky wilson on Thursday 22 March 2007 - 21:48 (#POST125448):</font>

Iv read to start with i only need an airstone running in there and the water temp should be between 18-25 degrees<!-/quote-!><hr size=0></blockquote> We only used airstones. If you want them to hatch faster, keep them about round 20C, if you are still having probs sorting out live food etc... then you can keep them cooler about 15C even lower and they'll just take longer to hatch (2-3 weeks longer).
<blockquote><hr size=0><!-quote-!><font size=1>Quoting vicky wilson on Thursday 22 March 2007 - 21:48 (#POST125448):</font>

Do i need a light or will natural light be ok? <!-/quote-!><hr size=0></blockquote>
no light needed, natural is fine.

<blockquote><hr size=0><!-quote-!><font size=1>Quoting vicky wilson on Thursday 22 March 2007 - 21:48 (#POST125448):</font>

Also a small water change everyday aswell? <!-/quote-!><hr size=0></blockquote>
We did almost complete 98%waterchange (tipped water out, left bit covering then replaced with prepared dechlorinated water, and put airstone back in.

<blockquote><hr size=0><!-quote-!><font size=1>Quoting vicky wilson on Thursday 22 March 2007 - 21:48 (#POST125448):</font>

Should i attach the eggs to something when i get them if so what? <!-/quote-!><hr size=0></blockquote>


no need unless they're already attached to something when you receive them, then just leave them attached.

<blockquote><hr size=0><!-quote-!><font size=1>Quoting vicky wilson on Thursday 22 March 2007 - 21:48 (#POST125448):</font>

Should it be a bare bottom tank? <!-/quote-!><hr size=0></blockquote> Bare bottom is best as it's easiest for daily cleaning.

<blockquote><hr size=0><!-quote-!><font size=1>Quoting vicky wilson on Thursday 22 March 2007 - 21:48 (#POST125448):</font>

At what age should i start feed larger Daphnia or a different food source<!-/quote-!><hr size=0></blockquote>Probably be several weeks before you feed larger stuff but also depends on size of some of your axies - you'll find some eat more/grow faster/larger.
Some people use sponge filter

 

[vicky]

thanks alot for that, are there any hints or tips you can give me?
Also il possibly getting the egss in about a week but im due to go away on the 4th of may for 2 weeks, will the babes be ok? or should i wait till i get back before getting my egss?

Cheers

 

[kapo]

Might be better that you wait till you get back before getting your eggs. Good luck