raeh1 Posted February 1, 2005 Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 I just added my first fish. Common clown fish How much should I feed him and how often, he didn't eat this morning but all fins are up and he looks happy.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calvin Posted February 1, 2005 Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 Congrats on your first fish. Just do not over feed him/her. Once a day should be good, and only a pinch of flakes if you are using those. If you are feeding frozen food, I would suggest only a bit less than half a block. It is always a good idea to have a mixture of food. They like variety in their diet. Mine are bald enough now, and I am able to hand feed them. 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted February 1, 2005 Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 bald clowns?? got a pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pies Posted February 1, 2005 Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 I would suggest only a bit less than half a block I have 15 fish and I feed twice a week. My fish would be lucky to get half a block a fortnight! Beware the overfeeders. Pies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lduncan Posted February 1, 2005 Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 That's not overfeeding at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raeh1 Posted February 1, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 Should I slow the current down for feeding as my water turnover is about 25 times per hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted February 1, 2005 Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 My fish would be lucky to get half a block a fortnight to be fair Pies you have a rather large copepod population! for less established tanks you have no choice but to feed more often. also depends on fish kept - some need to "graze" all day. water turnover is irrelevant to feeding, its stocking levels, size of entire system, amount of LR, efficiency of skimmer etc that will help with removing nutrients (that can come from overfeeding) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted February 1, 2005 Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 the current will move the food so at first when the clown is still a bit timid it might be a good idea to turn some off so it doesnt have to chase it too much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lduncan Posted February 1, 2005 Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 Actually I find that fish start feeding quicker when the food is tossed around by the current. It appears to the fish to be live i think. They will always eat live (looking) food first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calvin Posted February 2, 2005 Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 to be fair Pies you have a rather large copepod population! for less established tanks you have no choice but to feed more often. also depends on fish kept - some need to "graze" all day. I also have a coral beauty and a yellow tang in the tank that shares in the food. I do not feed them frozen everyday. They will get frozen once a week or if they are were exceptionally good, twice a week. The rest of the time they will get a VERY small pinch of spirulina flakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted February 2, 2005 Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 your point calvin? (Im asking as you quoted me then didnt make any relevant point regarding my statement) im not talking about frozen vs non-frozen food, talking about feeding in general. my point was that 1. a well established tank will have a larger "live food" population for the fish to live on and that 2. some fish need to graze all day. all my fish get fed very infrequently (once every 2-3 days) and my rabbitfish is very skinny (too much so). im having to increase feeding rates slowly to fatten him up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetskisteve Posted February 2, 2005 Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 Rabbitfish are PIGS you need to feed them 24/7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted February 2, 2005 Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 i need more nori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetskisteve Posted February 2, 2005 Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 Asian grocery next to toy rental place-wairau rd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted February 2, 2005 Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 New World here, well, the one in wellington anyway, has some nori. None of my fish do more than nibble on it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petplanet Posted February 2, 2005 Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 Find out what the store was feeding it and feed that to it. As long as a fish is in good conditon i wouldn't stress unless it hasn't eaten for a week. Keep an eye on that ammonia level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raeh1 Posted February 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 He started eating breakfast this morning. Very hungry when he gets going ate it all. Fins are still up as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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