I was blowing some time online and came across a few websites that say rosy reds are treated with copper sulfate just like Gold Fish are. Does anyone know if this is true or not?
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Are Rosy Reds treated with Copper Sulfate?
EricIvins
Jan 15, 2005 04:09 PM
Replies (3)
HerperHelmz
Jan 16, 2005 03:27 PM
I'd have to say false, studies have shown both snakes and turtles live healthier and longer if fed rosy reds over goldfish. Goldfish are a deathtrap. Maybe rosies are treated with copper sulfate, but it just doesn't affect them as much since they are a "river fish" and more susceptible to pollutants.
Michael
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vb3
Jan 18, 2005 06:51 PM
What about bait store minnows?
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HerperHelmz
Jan 23, 2005 06:38 PM
Those are basically the same thing as rosy reds. Rosy reds are a color morph, erythristic minnows, bait store minnows are just as healthy as rosies, and they are both river fish....
Mike
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