Feeding Clowns and Damsels

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Hi,

I am currently cycling my 75g tank with a fish in cycle. I have 2 clowns and 2 Kupang Damsels in there and am wondering what is the best way to feed them without causing a major ammonia spike from over feeding. I currently have frozen mysis shrimp and marine s pellets from hikari. I was wondering how often i should be feeding them, which is better, how to feed them (i.e. dropping a part of a cube in the tank and letting it defrost or defrosting before hand and dropping the shrimp in or using tongs) and such. Any tips would be helpful
 
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I would starting out feeding a couple times a day what they will eat in a minute or so. Keep an eye on ammonia during the cycling process for sure! I usually thaw my frozen food in a small cup with tank water then dump it in. They will be happy with frozen directly dumped in also though. I would feed the pellets a little more often as I believe they are more of a complete food. Good luck.
 
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HOW MUCH DOES A FISH’S FEEDING REQUIREMENTS AFFECT YOUR STOCKING DECISIONS?

  • A lot! - I avoid fish that require frequent or specialized feeding

    Votes: 12 28.6%
  • Quite a bit, but an automatic feeder can change my answer

    Votes: 6 14.3%
  • It depends on whether my nutrient export can handle it

    Votes: 6 14.3%
  • It depends on how badly I want the fish

    Votes: 10 23.8%
  • Not much. I’m willing to adjust my routine

    Votes: 9 21.4%
  • Not at all. Feeding demands don’t limit my stocking choices

    Votes: 8 19.0%
  • I usually learn about the demanding feeding schedule after buying the fish!

    Votes: 2 4.8%
  • I haven’t really considered this before

    Votes: 3 7.1%
  • Something else (see my comments in the thread)

    Votes: 1 2.4%
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