New clown

[harofam]

I traided my LM blenny for two clown fish because he was beating up my gobies any ways what exactly do I need to feed them I feed my chromis frozen brine shrimp will they eat that

 

[Scubafrog]

My Ocellaris Clowns eat brine shrimp but I'm starting to read that brine isn't the best for nutrients. I have been feeding them brine shrimp for almost a month but I'm now looking for an option. You could also try mysis shrimp.

 

[gemini9]

I just got a couple clowns too. I feed them flakes with garlic. I've got some shrimp pellets that they don't pay any attention to. I'm curious too, as to what all clowns will eat. Can't give them flakes all the time lol

 

[harofam]

I heard alot about mysis shrip for picky eaters im going try that see how it goes, ive also read in a few places that they only eat once a day but im not to sure on that

 

[gemini9]

My two are hogs. They at twice a day, until all the food is gone. If I didn't feed them at least twice a day, I fear they would eat my hermits!!! lol Yeah... couple little munchie monsters they are...

 

[harofam]

That's what I figured mine go crazy when I put the food in there like there going to eat it but just pass it by

 

[fishroomlady]

variety is the key. Brine shrimp can be fed but it shouldn't be the only thing fed. You can also feed flakes but not flakes alone. You may want to try a frozen food that contains a variety of different meaty foods (I like Rod's food). Mysis shrimp are good and so are pellets. Clowns will usually eat pretty heartily. The number of times they eat is variable. I usually feed mine about 1-2 times a day. They will always act hungry

 

[SantaMonicaHelp]

Thanks for that thru answer fishroomlady :wink:

 

[Scubafrog]

I want to try Reef Crack. Local KC company that is similar to Rod's.

 

[harofam]

I feed them a little bit of mysis shrimp they seemed to eat it but sort of spit it out but at least I got to see them suck it in

 

[LetItReef]

try High Spectrum pellets or Garlic pellets

 

[Scubafrog]

I feed them a little bit of mysis shrimp they seemed to eat it but sort of spit it out but at least I got to see them suck it in

My clowns did this when I first bought them. They would sample the bigger pieces of brine shrimp and then spit it out. Made me worry as I didn't think they were getting enough food only eating the tiny pieces of shrimp. After about a week or two they started eating any size of brine shrimp. They do the same with big flakes now as I have only tried flakes a few times.

I would keep offering the mysis.

 

[harofam]

There eating the mysis pretty good but my chromis don't want it have you guys ever tried mixing the brine and mysis or is that a bad idea