Newb. Newb tank. New inhabitants.

[NoWaiAma]

So finished cycle. Yesterday I added some fishies.

Suggested I feed frozen mysis. Happy to. Process on introducing to dry pellets/food? Suggested foods? I work swing so I’d like to set auto feeders and feed frozen treats when I can ?

 

[nautical_nathaniel]

I don't think there is any particular way to introduce pellets to fish, just offer a little every so often and directly they should associate them with food. Some fish are a bit more picky about it and may take weeks to months to take to pellets, but keep at it and they should be fine as long as they are still eating frozen mysis and such.

Personally, I have had good success in the past with new life spectrum pellets, just don't overfeed them and keep an eye on your nutrient levels in the tank because pellets are very nutrient dense compared to other foods.

What fish do you have so far?

 

[Dom]

So finished cycle. Yesterday I added some fishies.

Suggested I feed frozen mysis. Happy to. Process on introducing to dry pellets/food? Suggested foods? I work swing so I’d like to set auto feeders and feed frozen treats when I can ?

I only use dry food (pellets) in a feeder while on vacation. I find that long term use of dry processed foods drives up my phosphates.

 

[Zeal]

what fish you got

 

[PatW]

I soak pellets for a few minutes in tank water. It softens them up. The fish accept them better. A number of my fish eat everything. Other ones only frozen.

I feed two types of pellets plus a vegetarian pellet. I figure it will round out the diets.

 

[NoWaiAma]

I don't think there is any particular way to introduce pellets to fish, just offer a little every so often and directly they should associate them with food. Some fish are a bit more picky about it and may take weeks to months to take to pellets, but keep at it and they should be fine as long as they are still eating frozen mysis and such.

Personally, I have had good success in the past with new life spectrum pellets, just don't overfeed them and keep an eye on your nutrient levels in the tank because pellets are very nutrient dense compared to other foods.

What fish do you have so far?

Watchman goby. Paired well with his pistol shrimp buddy. They’re happy. And a bicolor blenny that hasn’t come out yet , I know where he is and he’s alive. Just hiding. I’ll give him two weeks. If not active I’ll return him. No other fish. Some snails and a fighting conch. Waiting 2 weeks and adding a clown pair.

 

[Zeal]

Watchman goby. Paired well with his pistol shrimp buddy. They’re happy. And a bicolor blenny that hasn’t come out yet , I know where he is and he’s alive. Just hiding. I’ll give him two weeks. If not active I’ll return him. No other fish. Some snails and a fighting conch. Waiting 2 weeks and adding a clown pair.

Dont return him if hes not active Hes probably shy. Give him a nice place to live dont return him. IM sure the fish rather be spoiled in a nice reef tank

 

[NoWaiAma]

Dont return him if hes not active Hes probably shy. Give him a nice place to live dont return him. IM sure the fish rather be spoiled in a nice reef tank

Blenny spotted. As tank was entering “night light” he was out aggressively eating off the rocks. Hopefully not the snails? Tried to get a pic but when I approached the tank he returned to his hole (he has a cave similar to the goby and shrimp).

Sly bugger

 

[Biokabe]

Blennies have a lot of personality, but they can be a little reclusive when they're getting used to their environment. They'll also find a few favorite bolt-holes and back themselves into them, tail-first, with their little head popping out and surveying their domain.

It would be highly unusual for a blenny to attack a snail, but they do pick off the rocks with gusto. They're almost like a hummingbird sometimes.

Anyhow, for feeding, pellets, flake and frozen are all good options. Hard to really go wrong, just make sure you read reviews and pay attention to the particle size. Your fishies mostly have smaller mouths, so make sure that you stick to smaller items that won't get caught in their throats. And pay attention to how long it takes your fish to go through what you feed them. If there's regularly uneaten food after you feed them, cut back. Uneaten food will ultimately turn into nitrates, phosphates and other undesired waste products.

 

[NoWaiAma]

Blennies have a lot of personality, but they can be a little reclusive when they're getting used to their environment. They'll also find a few favorite bolt-holes and back themselves into them, tail-first, with their little head popping out and surveying their domain.

It would be highly unusual for a blenny to attack a snail, but they do pick off the rocks with gusto. They're almost like a hummingbird sometimes.

Anyhow, for feeding, pellets, flake and frozen are all good options. Hard to really go wrong, just make sure you read reviews and pay attention to the particle size. Your fishies mostly have smaller mouths, so make sure that you stick to smaller items that won't get caught in their throats. And pay attention to how long it takes your fish to go through what you feed them. If there's regularly uneaten food after you feed them, cut back. Uneaten food will ultimately turn into nitrates, phosphates and other undesired waste products.

Thank you.

They have yet to eat when I add food but it’s only day two. Keeping up with water changes in the meantime. No one looks sick. Just not coming out to eat currently. Hope this phase passes smoothly.

The blenny is GORGEOUS. I hope he warms up to the tank.

 

[Captain Quint]

I only use dry food (pellets) in a feeder while on vacation. I find that long term use of dry processed foods drives up my phosphates.

Exactly my friend. Frozen for fewer phosphates. Yay!

 

[NoWaiAma]

Suggestions on pellet food ? I’d honostly prefer to sort this out quickly

 

[Captain Quint]

Suggestions on pellet food ? I’d honostly prefer to sort this out quickly

Over 40 years in the hobby. I've never fed pellets. Sorry, I cannot endorse any brand of pellets.

 

[ramona]

Over 40 years in the hobby. I've never fed pellets. Sorry, I cannot endorse any brand of pellets.

What do you feed?

 

[Captain Quint]

Generally frozen mysis, brine with added selcon and garlic guard if I do not feed what I make which I rarely make now. haha

The frozen is very low in phosphates compared to dry. But I do mix a blend of cobalt flake in as a treat from time to time.

Not bragging. I've not lost a fish in many years and my tank(s)/livestock are healthy.

 

[NoWaiAma]

Rare full body shot of Mr pistol