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How to Raise Mosquito Larvae for Fish Food Some fish need to be fed live food, which is often more expensive than flakes or pellets. If you hope to breed your fish, you may have to feed them live food during their mating cycle. Regardless of the reason, you choose to feed your fish live food, raising your own could be more convenient and cost-effective than purchasing it from pet stores. Raising mosquito larvae is extremely simple and can provide nutritious food for your fish free of charge! All it takes is a container to hold water, a little patience, and a watchful eye. Part 1 Preparing a Friendly Environment for Mosquito Larvae 1. Get a water container for your larvae.  There are many container options that you can choose from to grow mosquito larvae. Larger containers will permit you to grow more larvae, but remember that the larvae you don’t harvest will eventually hatch into mosquitos in your yard. Make sure to use a new or clean food-grade container . Do not use one that has he

Collecting Live Food For Aquarium Fish If you've never fed your  aquarium  fish live food before, now is the time to get outside and collect some  tasty morsels  for your fish. Nothing compares with the variety of live insects, crustaceans, and worms nature provides during the warm months of the year. If you wish to breed fish, live food is the best way to  condition breeders prior to spawning .   Collecting Tools The first thing you need to do is gather together some simple collection tools. It's not necessary to spend a fortune on these items. In fact, many are things you already have around the house. Brushes Small soft brushes are excellent for brushing insects, eggs, and worms off plants and rocks. No need to invest in expensive ones, or even new ones. Garage sales, flea markets, and department store craft isles are all sources for inexpensive brushes for collecting live foods. Plastic Jars Peanut butter, mayonnaise, and other clear, wide-mouthed, plastic jars are excellen

Healthy Aquarium Water Fish need clean, chemically balanced water to thrive. Your aquarium’s environment An aquarium is a delicately balanced ecosystem that relies on “good” bacteria to keep fish healthy. When everything is working right, helpful bacteria grow in the aquarium’s gravel and filter. There, they help break down the ammonia and nitrite found in fish waste—which, if left unchecked, would be toxic to your fish. When you first set up your aquarium, you’ll need to encourage the growth of these beneficial bacteria. The process, called cycling, can take 4 to 6 weeks. Using bacteria starters can reduce the cycling time to 1 to 3 weeks. Here’s how to start: 1.    Set up and fill the aquarium with water. Do not add fish. Run the aquarium filter for at least 24 hours. 2.    Introduce a small number of danios, gouramis, or livebearers—hardy fish that aren’t as sensitive to ammonia or nitrites. (The number of fish will depend on the size of the aquarium) 3. Over time, the