Question: Feeder fish

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I like giving Godric feeder fish on occasion because I think he enjoys the hunt and it adds a bit of variety to his diet (which is mainly earthworms) but I have a deep terror of parasites and I know that fish can sometimes carry them.

I was wondering if anyone could recommend a safe, parasite-free source of feeders for Godric, or if anyone has any tips for trying to gauge whether or not a source is safe.

Also, which species of feeder fish would be best? I prefer to use minnows or guppies, but have given him a few comets on rare occasion.

Thanks for the advice! :)
 
I would say minnows and guppies would be your top choices. I also like to feed my axolotl fish about once a month. You can ensure there is no parasites in a fish by quarantining it for a month.
 
I have kept guppies and then later white mountain cloud minnow as feeders for my axolotl. I prefer the minnow as they are better suited for the cooler conditions and in my opinion easier to keep. I purchased mine from an aquatic centre and added them to a Walstad tank I was maturing for some jfbn. They stayed there for a couple of months. You must quarantine them for a good month before feeding them to your axolotl. My axolotl gradually caught them all bar one that has been surviving for just over a year now. I think I will be sad when that one eventually gets caught :eek:
 
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