Re: NANFA-L-- Raising feeder fish -- what species?

Peter Unmack (peter.lists at)
Tue, 16 May 2006 21:59:49 -0500 (CDT)

On Tue, 16 May 2006, Jase Roberts wrote:

> Fathead minnows sound interesting, but will they continue to spawn if
> maintained-in-a constant temperature?

If you have sufficient day length, (EPA recommends ~16/8) and keep temps
around 76-80oF they will keep spawning. Males tend to poop out kind of
quickly though as they get worn out spawning. Guppies will also spawn
year round without light manipulation if it is warm enough.

Cheers
Peter
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