Feeding the nem

Discussion in 'Inverts' started by dienerman, Feb 29, 2012.

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  1. dienerman

    dienerman Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    I just got my first anemone this past weekend. It is a large bubble tip anemone who is VERY cool and hosting a black clown...also very cool!! Anyway, my plan is to feed him twice a week. i gave him a chunk of raw shrimp 2 days ago, it was about 1/2 in long. Is that enough? Too much? Kinda hard to figure out if he's still hungry!!! Any advice or experience would be a huge help!! I wanna treat him right!!
     
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  3. ReefBruh

    ReefBruh Giant Squid

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    Thats to much. He should be fed about once a week. Depending on the clown(wild caught or TR) they usually bring food to the anemone. But twice a week is over doing it.
     
  4. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    +1..
     
  5. DBOSHIBBY

    DBOSHIBBY Sleeper Shark

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    I would agree with once a week, if even that much.

    Another thing I would suggest is letting the nem settle into your tank for a few weeks before giving food/moving ect. This gives it a little time to relax and find its spot.

    Post a pic if ya can!!
     
  6. dienerman

    dienerman Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    I will try to post a pick tonight. He s awesome! Thanks for the replys. Once a week it is.