feeding...

[dpotts]

I have a fairly new 29g biocube and have some snails, hermit crabs, a cleaner shrimp, and 3 peppermint shrimp. I was wondering what time of day should I be feeding them ( I'm currently feeding 3 times a week). I usually feed at night but this morning I decided to feed them because I won't have time to sit and watch them feed tonight ( I love watching them eat!!!). Are evenings a better time to feed or does it matter?

Thanks,
Deanna

[rpc]

I don't think that time of the day matters as long as it's consistent. Whatever you pick, just keep it the same and the fish should be happy.

Richard

[dustint21]

I feed mine 3 times a day! Once when the light comes on, when i get home from work, and before the light goes out! I feed flake,pellet, and a frozen blend! I try not to feed more than they wil eat. I think if you have a good protien skimmer and clean up crew it is hard to over feed!

[dpotts]

Thanks guys. I'm feeding frozen food right now and the little guys just love it! Since it don't seem to matter what time of day I feed, I'll probably stick with the mornings....I just have more time to watch them then!!

Deanna

[rpc]

There was a a time when I did multiple a day feedings, when I first got my Sunburst Anthias. I slowly weened him to once a day feedings. I lost him due to a falling powerhead, now I have relatively hardy fish (and an algae problem) so I feed every other day.

Sounds like you are on the right track.