Just curious

Discussion in 'Fish Food' started by Yellow Tang, Aug 17, 2010.

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  1. Yellow Tang

    Yellow Tang Bubble Tip Anemone

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    What do u guys feed your shrimp?
    Do you feed hem the same as your fish? Ex brine, mysis?
    Or do you feed the something elese
     
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  3. M-Ocean Man

    M-Ocean Man Flame Angel

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    for the most part shrimp are scavengers. They will usually get fed when the rest of the tank gets fed. Most species do not require target feeding. They are constantly picking at detritis and uneaten food that is on the bottom. I personally do not target feed anything special to any of the shrimp species I keep (Coral Banded, Cleaner Shrimp, Peppermint Shrimp).
     
  4. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    Agreed. Some species require specific food, such as the harliquin shrimp needs starfish to eat. But otherwise, they eat whatever they can.
     
  5. thepanfish

    thepanfish Flying Squid

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    Also agreed, if you feed pellets or rods they wil go for it and may eat that.
     
  6. billzuk1

    billzuk1 Plankton

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    I got a coral banded and he eats whatever I feed the fish.He is a great scavenger
     
  7. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    I too, agree. The shrimp are scavengers...grazing on detritus & whatever falls from the fish's reach.