TVR Batch 2007

[yeemiau]

Hi guys... I'll continue my stories in this thread instead of the old one.

For previous info i posted in other thread....

Just got my fish from Liew san last Sunday and fully geared to push the babies. Who else has got fish this year?

I only took 6 of them and taking another 6 later.

Diet: (for 6 in a 2' x 3' tub with 10cm water)
About 18 grams of bloodworm per day and final meal is about 30 minutes of AYU (30 minutes means as much as they can take in 30 minutes)
Target: (Current size) 30 grams/day on bloodworm

Note: Guys, don't simply chuck in 30 grams a day.... make sure they can finish.

CR bro just sent me SMS asking about amount of bloodworm and feeding schedule...

The "hints" i got for this year is..... I'm still sorting out the puzzle her just like you guys... lets openly discuss about it...

1) try to push 50grams of bloodworm per day for the fish (10). Bw helps alot for body developments.
2) And last meal of the day (around 12pm) gives pallets as much possible for 30 minutes. (i'm still working on this and will update you guys later)
3) fish should be about 100 - 120grams by now (that's whats the fish in Jap suppose to be)

Some of us starts as early as 5 am to gain more time for feeding BW. How to improve their appetite? Just like some playboy tackle gals... never give 100% until they ask for more and make them demand. As they demand more, give a little bit more but not all. Until they are so deep and hungry that they can swallow you. NOTE: if over doing it will have a reverse effect. Same old rules applied, 1 hr for BW digestion and 2 hours for pallets.(Attention BoeyTan) and i know all of us are taking short cut maximum here there everywhere (me too)... well, try your best to follow the golden rules as close as possible. Observe the poo... if sign of indigestion, slow down and re-schedule your method. All feeding stops after 12pm. (Attention BoeyTan) everyone will have their very different system and schedule... therefore, end of the day, we'll all have fish look differently cos of the way we groom them. Shape it to you liking. by experience, you'll know what and when to do in order to create the dream fish.

Water change: I do water change on the 4th day and no feeding on the water change day. let them nibble on the carpet algae to balance out the development.

Never use hypo to clear chlorine. use a container to store water. if it is under direct strong sunlight with good aeration. Chlorine will disappear as short as 30-40 minutes. Try to provide an environment without chemicals. It does effect the development of the fish.

Note: Some may not follow cos this is their first batch of babies and some ok cos this is their 2nd batch and experienced. So, pls raise questions if not clear. cos i'll be going pretty fast.

cheers.

[yeemiau]

CR,

After looking at your fish, my fish still have some distance to catch up to yours size. But i only got the fish 2 days ago... gonna full throttle. hehehe

you have some good stuff ther...*respect*

cheers,
yeemiau

[yeemiau]

today, i manage to push till 21 grams of BW (for 6) but still have difficulties to train them eat pellets... These little fellas are pretty pickie...

[chinaryukin]

Originally Posted by yeemiau

The "hints" i got for this year is..... I'm still sorting out the puzzle her just like you guys... lets openly discuss about it...

1) try to push 50grams of bloodworm per day for the fish (10). Bw helps alot for body developments.
2) And last meal of the day (around 12pm) gives pallets as much possible for 30 minutes. (i'm still working on this and will update you guys later)
3) fish should be about 100 - 120grams by now (that's whats the fish in Jap suppose to be)

BW I'm using come in 100g pack with 24 cubes. So for 10 pcs bbr I should target to finish 100g (24 cubes) every morning (4.30am to 12pm). For now I'll push for 50g per day (12 cubes).

Is that make sense?

Thanks,

[yeemiau]

CR, which mean your fish can finish 100gram of BW each day? wow....

or is there any miscommunication here...

[yeemiau]

Just a quick snap with my phone's camera during this morning water change. Not very clear and the coin is 20 cents.

the length is OK but the body width still need to be improved. Will try some other method of BW feeding. If any success, i'll let everyone know.

Cheers.

[chinaryukin]

Originally Posted by yeemiau

CR, which mean your fish can finish 100gram of BW each day? wow....

or is there any miscommunication here...

To clarify;
Now: working to finish 50g (12 cubes) per day (4.30am - 12pm noon)
Target: to push further to 100g (1pack=24cubes).

I hope that's what your message on your feeding schedule.

Thanks,

[chinaryukin]

Originally Posted by yeemiau

Just a quick snap with my phone's camera during this morning water change. Not very clear and the coin is 20 cents.

the length is OK but the body width still need to be improved. Will try some other method of BW feeding. If any success, i'll let everyone know.

Cheers.

Yeemiau,

Your bbrs are very nice, superb shape (real competition quality), specially picked by the Sifu. I like them all.

Cheers,

[cyberfish]

yeemiau,

Can you tell us how does the poo looks like feeding so much of BW?

Thanks!

[yeemiau]

Originally Posted by chinaryukin

To clarify;
Now: working to finish 50g (12 cubes) per day (4.30am - 12pm noon)
Target: to push further to 100g (1pc=24cubes).

I hope that's what your message on your feeding schedule.

Thanks,

Yup,

but be careful, cos pushing this way means we are feeding them to their limit and watch out for abnormal behavior. Eg. bad poo, scratching the body on the wall surface, etc. If that happens pull slow down and observe. Normally some 0.5% salt OR formalin will stop the problem BUT feeding continues. cos our objective is to push hard. Doing this, it is like standing on the edge of the cliff.... very dangerous. Yet end result will be very good. So, need to adjust it by your own experience. Good luck and have fun....