feeding advice

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  1. starfish2217

    starfish2217 Horrid Stonefish

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    So I was just wondering how you guys feed your fish :) and corals too !!
     
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  2. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    I toss the food in the tank, a bit on each side. I leave the pumps on, and let them chase it. Any bits that get blown into the corals are theirs.
     
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  3. starfish2217

    starfish2217 Horrid Stonefish

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    do you use the frozen cubes? thats what I like to buy, whats the best way to use those.. thaw them out? mix them with some water.. I just swish the cube around in there
     
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  4. ComputerJohn

    ComputerJohn Panda Puffer

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    You should turn off your powerheads. I feed a little in pellets & one frozen cube right into the tank.. As it thaws, the food breaks apart. I do this daily..
     
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  5. starfish2217

    starfish2217 Horrid Stonefish

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    Thats pretty much what I do! thanks everyone :)
     
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  6. nc208082

    nc208082 Zoanthid

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    thaw it in a little bit of water. If i threw a whole frozen cube in my powder blue wouldnt let anyone else eat lol! Need it to be spread instantly so everyone gets some. Also seeing all the different shrimp fly from their spots through midwater grabbing as much as they can is too cool.
     
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  7. starfish2217

    starfish2217 Horrid Stonefish

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    haha my fire shrimp is such a little piggy!!! its ridiculous wants allllll the food.
     
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