What is the best way to keep Larvae when they are cannibalistic?

[ktcwgrl]

Hi there, I know that once the larvae get a bit bigger they will nibble on each other, so what is the best method to keep them if I am dealing with 20? I first thought of plastic individual containers but would not having a blubber be a problem?

 

[Kaysie]

No. I keep 2-3 larvae per sandwich container. The shallow water in combination with the large surface area means they have adequate oxygen.

 

[xxianxx]

Hi there, I know that once the larvae get a bit bigger they will nibble on each other, so what is the best method to keep them if I am dealing with 20? I first thought of plastic individual containers but would not having a blubber be a problem?

You could just house them all together and keep the best of the survivors or just separate into several containers when they start to develop a difference in size. Cannibalism can also be reduced by having low stocking densities, plenty of hiding places and constantly available food.