How to fatten up clownfish

[TikiBird]

I didn't think my clownfish were thin, until I saw another post on R2R where someone posted a video of their clownfish and received replies that he looked thin. Mine look like him.

I got some LRS Reef Frenzy to feed to try and fatten them up. How often can I feed it to help them gain weight?

Their usual food is pellets (Omega 1 color mini pellets) and twice a week a frozen food mix (SF Bay brand with Marine Cuisine, Emerald Entrée, Plankton, and Omega Brine Shrimp). They are always good eaters.

 

[Mr. Bill]

They're getting plenty of variety and nutrition, but how often do you feed, and how much each feeding? I feed my tank as much as everything can eat in 2 - 3 minutes, twice per day, and they're all fat and happy.

 

[TikiBird]

They're getting plenty of variety and nutrition, but how often do you feed, and how much each feeding? I feed my tank as much as everything can eat in 2 - 3 minutes, twice per day, and they're all fat and happy.

Thanks for the reply @Mr. Bill!

I have been feeding once a day (in the evening). I put in one pinch of pellets. They usually eat it all in about 30 seconds. If I feed frozen, I feed about an 1/8 to 1/4" cube.

I guess I should feed twice a day? And more each time?

 

[TikiBird]

Forgot to include pics. Here they are (they ate a lot last night, so maybe they're a little fuller that usual...)

 

[Mr. Bill]

Thanks for the reply @Mr. Bill!

I have been feeding once a day (in the evening). I put in one pinch of pellets. They usually eat it all in about 30 seconds. If I feed frozen, I feed about an 1/8 to 1/4" cube.

I guess I should feed twice a day? And more each time?

Yes, and yes. I start with a pinch, then keep adding smaller pinches until everyone is well fed. I only feed Ocean Nutrition Prime Reef flakes, btw.

 

[Katrina71]

Move to the South! We fatten everything up

 

[TikiBird]

Move to the South! We fatten everything up

[emoji23] It's just my fish--I definitely don't need any help! [emoji23]

 

[Mr. Bill]

Forgot to include pics. Here they are (they ate a lot last night, so maybe they're a little fuller that usual...)

Yep, there a little skinny. Beautiful fish, though.

 

[TikiBird]

Yes, and yes. I start with a pinch, then keep adding smaller pinches until everyone is well fed. I only feed Ocean Nutrition Prime Reef flakes, btw.

Thank you! I'll check out those flakes. I've actually only ever fed them pellets for some reason.

 

[TikiBird]

Yep, there a little skinny. Beautiful fish, though.

Poor fishies! I feel so bad I haven't been feeding enough. Thank you for your help--I am sure they will appreciate it.

 

[Mr. Bill]

Thank you! I'll check out those flakes. I've actually only ever fed them pellets for some reason.

Omega 1 pellets are fine for Clownfish, they just could use a bit more of them. As long as they're eating them, I wouldn't switch.

 

[TikiBird]

Omega 1 pellets are fine for Clownfish, they just could use a bit more of them. As long as they're eating them, I wouldn't switch.

Ah got it. Yes, they do like them! I will feed more.

 

[Mikedawg]

Move to the South! We fatten everything up

Hurts 'cause it's true!

 

[Katrina71]

Hurts 'cause it's true!

Hello fried Twinkie...

 

[Mikedawg]

Ummmm, pass the Velvetta and Tater Tots

 

[Hans-Werner]

I think it is not only to feed enough but also to feed the right stuff. Look at the food analysis of the dry foods. A good dry food should have a high percentage in fats as fish oils. High percentage means 18% or so. Food with high percentage of fish oil and PUFA will make the fish look better, improve stress resistance and general health.

 

[Cary]

Poor fishies! I feel so bad I haven't been feeding enough. Thank you for your help--I am sure they will appreciate it.

I feed a little in the morning before work (flakes) and a little in the evening (flakes and pellets).

 

[Webslinger]

feed less more often