litefoot wrote:Took me some time a few months ago but I estimated 300 reds , not counting the shrimp. Netting 50 at a time for neighbors. They will and do slow down that bunny business when nature tells them supply is good. It's in there natural instinct to adjust to the numbers.
Adamsv7 wrote:About how often and how many fish should I be feeding to a 1 1/2 year old RES? Do you think breeding my own wouldn't be worth it?
litefoot wrote:A well balance and nutritious turtle food like Omega One and a good mix of veggies are good. The feeders for my Piggley ( male 5 & 1/2" RES ) are used more as treats and he only gets three a week. ( about 2" ea. ) I breed feeders in the hundreds because I enjoy it and supply the neighborhood free food for there pets.
For most if you want healthy feeders yes do it yourself rather than sick LPS feeders ! Even rosy reds are a little fatty and a lot of protein so not to many should be give to a turtle.
Your turtle at 1 1/2 " is not a baby any more , it's a juvenile , and should be on about 30-50 % veggies now and by young adult 70% veggies !
Piggley gets a well mix of veggies every day and protein every other day . And I use the 2/3's rule for that !
It's better to under feed ( slow even growth ) than over feeding , which can cause health problems of all kind.
litefoot wrote:With their main meal say red lettuce a piece the size of the shell ea. I also at time give a little extra , never seen a turtle fat on greens.
Good read here : http://www.redearslider.com/plants.html
Green lettuce has no real nutritional value , read list in link.
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