New additions to the thamly

[Albert Clark]

The larval stage of mosquito is aquatic. They are legless and spend a majority of the time at the waters surface. Commonly known as the wriggler or wriggler stage due to the lashing movements of the abdomen that move them forward, backwards and sideways. Of the 4 stages of development the larval stage is where they are prey for fish and aquatic insects. The larvae have a soft body and a hard head and breathing tube or siphon at the tip of the abdomen. They are classified as insects but I haven't found if they contain or are chitin containing at the larval stage.

[Rushthezeppelin]

Sounds like they might have some chitin in their head but the soft body allows them to digest probably all but the head exo, then they pass the silly heads np. That's my guess anyway.

[Albert Clark]

Very possible. Remember that those eastern black necks as hatchlings are very difficult to get started feeding. I think the breeder found success in the mosquito larvae for them as early meals. And it must be something they took to as a whole. I will reach out to him and pose the question though.

[Tommytradix]

ive had success with black necks feeding tilapia and smelt to get them going

[Albert Clark]

ive had success with black necks feeding tilapia and smelt to get them going

Kool, but I am trying to reduce the fish in their diet. I am thawing out some froglegs as we speak mixed with pink parts. We'll see.

[Albert Clark]

I am going to check and price the soldier fly larvae. I know that is what the breeder raised them on and also mosquito fish that I heard was just a grey guppy, lol. The mosquito fish I will only use sparingly.

[Tommytradix]

try salmon its higher in fat than other fish

[Jeff B]

good looking pick ups Al.

[Albert Clark]

Thanks Jeff, the black necks are so very cool!

[Albert Clark]

try salmon its higher in fat than other fish

Thank you T !