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I am confused? BBS VS. Daphnia

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I have been reading all over and it seems that I can not find the exact answer....

Hatchling Lotls (as in 1-2 weeks old)

(Besides the obvious gut load) :confused: What is the better/healthier food for them? Daphnia or BBS? :confused:

I can't seem to find Daphnia anywhere local? And now I have to research for BBS locally to see if they even exist? :confused:

So which is better for babylotls? Where do I find food for the babies because my breeder had low stock and these little suckers eat A LOT! :eek: :D
 
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If you do bbs you have to hatch your own. Daphnia is easiest if you raise your own. Bbs is easier but you need new hatches all of the time.
 
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The BBS is easier of a set up and up keeping alive and well than the daphnia?

Nutritional value on both is just based on what you gut load them?




PS, Michael, I read somewhere along the different threads that your Lotls are gorgeous! Once I figure how to navigate this site I am going to axo-stalk you! I can't wait!
 
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With the bbs they you constantly need a new hatch. The nutritional value is based on how fast you use them. I get bbs cysts from brineshrimpdirect.com Pet store eggs are some times stored wrong and have low viability.

My best seasons for axolotl availability are late winter and spring.
 
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