tbunting Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 hi there fishkeepers dont know if right section but oh well iv got a problem my daphina keeps crashing help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 A little more detail would help. What sort of container are they in? Inside or outside? A lot of daphnia in it, or a little? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbunting Posted February 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 a pritty good amount down the side of the house in a 120 fish bin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 I wonder if they get to be too many in the container, lack of oxygen, so the whole lot goes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 Toxins or high temperature? Some species of Daphnia are sensative to temps over 30 degrees so if the weather is hot that might be the culprit. Also, they are very, very sensitive to toxins and heavy metals in the water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 I kept mine in a large triangular fibreglass fish pond. They were in full sun all day every day and on the north side of the house so high temps weren't a problem for the ones I kept. A different species perhaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 Did you use an air pump outside Caryl? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 i lost one of my containers to run off from tanalised timber this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simian Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 If no chance of toxins I'd suggest high temps, even commercial suppliers cant deliver atm due to the high temps, leave the culture alone and when teh wheather cools I'd suggest they will come back on their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxxnz Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 daphnia are a struggle to me.., I end up with some white little tiny bugs that swim all around the bin, and loads of wiggle worms..I guess they are good enough for the fish to feed on . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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