Mysis and Brine shrimp

[oimate84]

Whats the difference between these two? Ive been feeding my tang, percula, and tomato, brine for a long time, but I always hear people only using mysis..any added benefits to the corals in the tank, or is it basically the same...

 

[liquid]

More than likely it's the nutritional profile of the two. The Hikari Frozen Mysis that I feed my fish have about 15% HUFA compared to frozen brine's HUFA numbers (HUFA=highly unsaturated fatty acids). HUFA is very important for overall nutrition.

Shane

 

[danmhippo]

Adult brine shrimp is pretty poor nutritionwise. I would get the fatty PE mysis if your LFS carries them.

 

[oimate84]

I might try the mysis then. Can I change the fishes diet just like that, or do I have to introduce the mysis gradually mising it with brine?

 

[danmhippo]

Yes, you can switch anyway you want to. For some picky eater, you may have to mix the new food with the old for awhile.