What to feed a finiky powder blue tang.

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  1. jdameli1

    jdameli1 Torch Coral

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    He will only eat nori and gracilaria,

    What else can I offer him. here is the list of what I have tried if you have any other suggestions please let me know :)

    formula 1 frozen
    formula 2 frozen
    formula 2 flake
    mysis
    new life spectrum marine
    algae wafers


    should I get some live brine? I know they are not all that nutritious though
     
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  3. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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  4. jdameli1

    jdameli1 Torch Coral

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    Is there anywhere to get it online?
     
  5. Sacul1573

    Sacul1573 Millepora

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    Marine depot carries it, but you have to pay for cold shipping, which pretty much doubles the cost.

    I would say feed him as much nori and grac as he will eat for now... get him fat and happy, then try other foods.
     
  6. BigReefin

    BigReefin Astrea Snail

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    i would stay away from live brine!...try some frozen mysis...i have soaked some nori in the frozen mysis juice while it thaws in a cup so it absorbs the flavor...that way the tangs slowly gets use to its flavor.
     
  7. ReefPlayground

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    You can try a couple things:

    either buying a garlic supplemented food (gamma makes some) or add a garlic supplement to your existing stuff. You can also try krill pacifica, red plankton(calanus sp), and/or chopped mussels/cockle/prawns.