Sprats for axies?

[sherrisixxx]

Hi there,

Just noticed that a foodstore near me sells sprats on their fresh counter. Would these be ok for my axies to eat? I would feed them raw, so my concerns ar ethe bones,and would it possible the sprats had some parasites that could be harmful for my axies?

Thanks in advance

 

[ianclick]

Hi Sherri,

I would say stay away from sprats, down here we call juvenile Pacific Herrings, Clupea pallasii, sprats. If they are the same or similar up there, It would not be a good idea to feed axolotls Sprats.

 

[Darkmaverick]

Wow i learn something new. I didn't know what "Sprats" was.

 

[Greatwtehunter]

Sprat seems to be a generic term for any small fish of the herring family. It's mainly used in reference to a small European marine fish called Sprattus sprattus (commonly known as brisling). Either way I would steer clear of using it, your basically feeding them anchovies.