How much too feed?

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  1. jdameli1

    jdameli1 Torch Coral

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    I've been splitting a cube per day to these fish in 2 tanks. Alternating the foods mysis krill Is it too much or to little they are always hungry ? I also have algae on a clip

    Scopas tang
    Foxface
    2 clowns
    Damsel
    Scooter blenny
    Dragon wrasse
    Fairy wrasse
    Bluegreen Chromis

    I have no water issues so I assume I don't feed too much all food is gone from what I can tell in 5 minutes.
     
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  3. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    It is probably way to little compared to what the fish would get in the wild but it isn't a uncommon amount for a reef tank. I feed a variable amount but I feed alot of flake food and some frozen. I say feed as much as you can while keeping parameters good.
     
  4. BananaBoat

    BananaBoat Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I was shaky with feedings in the beginning. Now I look for leftovers. If there are, I feed a little less. If none, I'll try a little more. Then you reach the right amount and make a habit out of it. But don't feed to much that it changes water quality, as sostoudt stated above. :)
     
  5. Pickupman66

    Pickupman66 Tassled File Fish

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    I feed mine once daily and there are no leftovers within 2 minutes. I feed mostly flake and put in several small pinches so they usually eat it up quickly. as for the nori, I feed in 1/4 sheet increments and it wont last long enough for me to put in a clip. IMO, your fish will always be willing to eat more unless they gorge themselves. mine I know would eat every time I went up to the tank.
     
  6. TheSaltwaterGuy

    TheSaltwaterGuy Banned

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    I just feed my tank twice a day: once with flake food and once with cyclops.
     
  7. evolved

    evolved Wrasse Freak

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    The best rule is "whatever your fish can consume within 3 minutes".

    Also, that tang needs some herbivore food...