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Hi all

I have just purchased a very greedy Firefish who I have been feeding twice a day! I do 8 small pellets in the morning and 8 again in the eve, I also drop in 2/3 flakes as the hermit crabs and nas snail go crazy for them so like to make sure they have enough to!

How often and how much do you feed? I don’t want to over do it but worried about how much he hoovers it all up!
 
More small feedings that get consumed within a couple of minutes several times a day is how I like to feed but twice a day should be fine I would think. I don't think a fish will over eat to the point of that being a concern but uneaten food can cause problems if the clean up crew doesn't keep up. Maybe toss some type of frozen food into the mix for the little guy.
My fish get fed 4 or 5 times a day. I feed twice fairly heavy then they get snacks through out the day because they are so good at begging. I have more and larger fish tho so it's easier than trying to feed just one I think as everything gets eaten.
 
More small feedings that get consumed within a couple of minutes several times a day is how I like to feed but twice a day should be fine I would think. I don't think a fish will over eat to the point of that being a concern but uneaten food can cause problems if the clean up crew doesn't keep up. Maybe toss some type of frozen food into the mix for the little guy.
My fish get fed 4 or 5 times a day. I feed twice fairly heavy then they get snacks through out the day because they are so good at begging. I have more and larger fish tho so it's easier than trying to feed just one I think as everything gets eaten.
Thankyou I appreciate this a lot! I worry about them too much I think
 

HOW MUCH DOES A FISH’S FEEDING REQUIREMENTS AFFECT YOUR STOCKING DECISIONS?

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

    Votes: 6 30.0%
  • Quite a bit, but an automatic feeder can change my answer

    Votes: 4 20.0%
  • It depends on whether my nutrient export can handle it

    Votes: 3 15.0%
  • It depends on how badly I want the fish

    Votes: 5 25.0%
  • Not much. I’m willing to adjust my routine

    Votes: 4 20.0%
  • Not at all. Feeding demands don’t limit my stocking choices

    Votes: 4 20.0%
  • I usually learn about the demanding feeding schedule after buying the fish!

    Votes: 1 5.0%
  • I haven’t really considered this before

    Votes: 1 5.0%
  • Something else (see my comments in the thread)

    Votes: 0 0.0%
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