Don't feed new added fish?

[RaymondL]

Came across some advice in that when introducing new fish to a tank, do not feed until 24 hours has elapsed at minimal. Why is that?

 

[Shibaken3]

They just won't go for it. Food will be wasted.

 

[dstockwell]

This makes sense if you don't already have fish. I just added a new one two weeks ago, but still feed my others.

 

[wcharon]

In my case i feed as that way i try to avoid the old fish chasing the new ones.

 

[mike550]

Ive never heard that. I stick to the old acclimate and put new fish into the tank with lights off and let everyone calm down for a while. I’ll usually feed lightly so that the other fish are distracted.

 

[exnisstech]

I guess if you are placing the new fish in QT it makes sense. If there are already fish in the tank it doesn't make sense (to me) not to feed them.

 

[old salt reefer]

I feed new fish while they are acclumulating in container floating in aquarium fresh out of the bag. 99% will eat then and I count it as a good sign.

 

[Eva Rose]

Disagree with that.
Established fish will be more territorial & agitated towards new fish, if not fed. It’s instinct.

I feed established fish a small feeding while new fish is acclimating.
Then later in the day I feed a second time. Most of the time my brand new additions eat the 1st day.
Only occasionally will one not eat the 1st day.
I have plenty of extra caves etc. in my tank, so this helps greatly in reducing stress.

 

[Miami Reef]

Came across some advice in that when introducing new fish to a tank, do not feed until 24 hours has elapsed at minimal. Why is that?

Nothing wrong with trying to feed new fish, but don’t be discouraged if they reject food for the first few days. It takes time for them to adapt to their new surroundings.