Orange Spotted File Fish

[Fury808]

I have been introducing foods to two orange spotted file fish that I just received from Dr. Reef. It was very interesting that as soon as I put the nutramar in the tank they immediately became more active. I was absolutely shocked when one swam to the glass where I had smeared the food and immediately ate 4 bites. It did not do this with any of the frozen foods, the Reef Nutrition Brine shrimp, or the pellet foods. It also showed no interest in Maastick smeared on dead acro coral. It picked some more bites of nutramar out of the water column.

 

[smitten with ocean life]

wow! i might have to give that a try! never heard of it

 

[Fury808]

wow! i might have to give that a try! never heard of it

I'm going to keep introducing other foods. Hopefully, they will develop a taste for more.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

I've always heard nutramar is some of the best food to give a fish that is picky!

 

[Fury808]

I've always heard nutramar is some of the best food to give a fish that is picky!

Today the skinny one started eating Maastick. He is so skinny I picked him up and pushed his mouth into the food. He also seems to finally be imitating his fat friend.

 

[Nutramar Foods Verified Sponsor]

We are glad to hear that your filefish enjoyed our food!

 

[Fury808]

I'm noticing that it doesn't stick to the glass long enough for the fish to consume it all. I think it would be helpful if it stayed on longer for slow eaters. Please pass my request on to product development?

 

[Nutramar Foods Verified Sponsor]

I'm noticing that it doesn't stick to the glass long enough for the fish to consume it all. I think it would be helpful if it stayed on longer for slow eaters. Please pass my request on to product development?

I will pass your feedback along! I wanted to confirm if you are using Nutramar Pellets or Nutramar Shots to stick to the glass. Our pellets can be stuck to the glass, but are designed to be crumbled and fed to fish and invertebrates, while our shots are tackier allowing them to stick to the glass longer.

 

[Fury808]

I am using both. I have purchased all your products.

The shots stick longer than the pellets but still start breaking into pieces quickly. My fish love the taste but it doesn't stay on long enough. Of course, I have to avoid putting too many nutrients in the tank so I can't keep adding it.

Please do a side by side comparison with shots from other brands and you will see the difference. The other brand gives my fish much longer to consume it all.

They react to your food quicker but just don't have enough time.