feeding frequency

[reefer2011]

How often should I be feeding my fish? I'm used to freshwater fish which I always fed once a day. Should saltwater fish be fed more often?

 

[albano]

I think that you're going to get a lot of different answers...

I feed them a minimum of twice a day, sometimes 3X, using many different foods through out the week.
Certain fish, like anthias, should be fed at least 3x a day.
An auto-feeder can help with the mid-day feeding.

 

[kalapnath]

It all depends on the type,size and amount of fish you have if i feed my fishes 10 times a day they'll eat it but some people feed twice a day and that's OK you don't want to over feed them, that will cause your water param's to go off i have an auto feeder set up to feed three times a day and so far its been working out for me and twice or three times a week i mix it up by giving them a little treat.

 

[tenMann2]

To go with your question of how how often we feed, you need to ask how much as well? That depends on the the type of fish you have and their feeding habits.

 

[reefer2011]

Thanks all,

I think I'll start feeding twice a day. I'm not going to feed them more, just take what I normally feed and split it between the two feedings.

 

[albano]

Thanks all,

I think I'll start feeding twice a day. I'm not going to feed them more, just take what I normally feed and split it between the two feedings.

IMO...If they finish it up quickly, it's not too much...that should determine the amount that you feed.

 

[Og Drogon]

How often should I be feeding my fish? I'm used to freshwater fish which I always fed once a day. Should saltwater fish be fed more often?

I feed Flakes twice a day on Monday,Wednesday,Saturday,

And ones a day mysis shrimp on Tuesday,Thursday,Sunday,

well that's the schedule that I try and follow ;-)
Just get in that grove and you won't overfeed.
Fix Your Fin Or Get Your Fin Fixed!

 

[NYCrooner]

That's actually something I've been curious about.

I have a Biocube 14 FOWLR with 2 small Clowns and a few snails and hermits.

So far been feeding once a day in the morning. Alternating between flakes and Artic Pods.

Any suggestions?


Sent from my iPhone using Reefs

 

[pecan2phat]

If your system can process the bio-load, then I would say feed 3x a day. Fish eat all day long in the ocean and have a short digestive tract.
I feed heavy with frozen concoction once a day and use an auto feeder for Spectrum pellets 2x a day and will manually feed spira pellets as a 4th when I remember.
But don't do this on small tanks or systems that cannot handle the feeding, you will pollute the tank quickly.