What's the normal Lobo growth rate?

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  1. HollyG

    HollyG Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    I know they are considered slow growers but Exactly how slow? Like how much growth should I expect in roughly 6 months with regular feedings of frozen mysis and brine? I'm trying to get it to grow at a steady rate if possible. I did hear that if they are really happy with the tank and where they are placed etc that they can actually have a decent growth rate?
     
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  3. NanaReefer

    NanaReefer Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    Feed it feed it feed it and it will grow :) Small (until it gets bigger) meaty foods and some pellets like New Life Spectrum.
     
  4. HollyG

    HollyG Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    So, if I keep it well fed it should grow a little faster? That's what I figured but I just wasn't 100% sure lol
     
  5. NanaReefer

    NanaReefer Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    Yuppers! The more you feed an LPS the faster it will grow :)
     
  6. tom.n.day

    tom.n.day Eyelash Blennie

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    I am sorry to say, but slow is the growth of Lobos =-(. Nana is right though, feeding will increase growth..... just like my waist line!
     
  7. HollyG

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    haha.. ok thanks guys. It sux they are such slow growers, but I will keep feeding it to see if there is any increase in growth rate once it settles :p
     
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  9. NanaReefer

    NanaReefer Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    I speak from my waste line LOL