Feeding bottomfish

[Harif87]

I was wondering, how one would go about feeding fish like flounder? The flow in my tank prevents anything from settling to the bottom, hence the trouble. Is there any meaty foods that stay put on the bottom?

 

[RareZ]

How about a piece of silver slide?

 

[Harif87]

ive tried, but they dont settle on the bottom for the fish to go after em.

 

[Deanos]

Readjust the flow.

 

[Bob 1000]

krill soaked in selcon kept mine for 2 yrs. I traded him a while ago though..

 

[jhale]

you have a flounder in your tank? :eat:

 

[Craig]

turn down/off the flow when feeding?

 

[Harif87]

you have a flounder in your tank? :eat:

2 actually.... theyre the start of what i plan to be a native tank... hopefully its going to be big

 

[chazertis]

pictures!

 

[alrha]

tried pellets?

 

[Awibrandy]

Harif, you can try holding the food in place as I did when starting my eels on captive feeding. They worked for me. I don't know if you have the time to stand there, but if all else fails you can try these.
Click here: Planted Aquarium Plant Care: Aquatic Gardener

 

[EmilyT]

take a spot feeder, or just a turkey baster and squirt whatever you feed them in their direction. if you feed them krill or something that wouldnt fit in a turkey baster, try tongs but try not to get metal ones.

 

[Harif87]

Harif, you can try holding the food in place as I did when starting my eels on captive feeding. They worked for me. I don't know if you have the time to stand there, but if all else fails you can try these.
Click here: Planted Aquarium Plant Care: Aquatic Gardener

Yeah i have this tube-like item that i can use to spot feed... going to test it out this weekend... the problem is, that alot of times theyre behind the rockwork where i cant get em..

Alrha, havent used pellets only because theyre usually veggie-based and not too high in quality... these guys need more meaty foods.

These guys are still babies so i might move em to my 20 gallon temporarily... here are some pics for your enjoyment:

Just to give an idea of their size..

 

[Awibrandy]

Harif, I also have that tube like instrument. I don't like it. It is not as easy to use as the tong link I posted. I like them much better. Check them out. I also think it is a good idea to put them in a smaller tank since they are so small. Best of all with them.

 

[alrha]

ooh, they're tiny.
there are plenty of carnivore based pellets on the market.

 

[Bob 1000]

krill soaked in selcon kept mine for 2 yrs. I traded him a while ago though..

Noooo I said I traded him a while ago...

 

[Harif87]

ooh, they're tiny.
there are plenty of carnivore based pellets on the market.

I never thought of pellets as being a staple food. Are there any good quality carnivore pellets out there?

 

[crox99]

I would use Formula 1

 

[Awibrandy]

I don't know about saltwater but Hikari makes excellent cichlid food. Check with the www.drsfostersmith.com they do answer their phone. And are very helpful..