How often do fish eat in the wild?

Agreed. The nutrients are passed down the trophic levels in our tank. If you have problems with nutrients building up at one level then just increase the number of consumers at that level. Eventually when you get down to bacteria the nutrients are so small that they are simple proteins and molecules. They are then removed by skimming.

I feed 4-5 times a day with a mix of very high nutrient foods.

 

I feed more smaller portions throughout the day than just one big portion. That way IMO everyone eventually gets something to eat. Alot depends on filtration as said before. But also as said before every tank is different.

 

Thanks so much for all of your help, guys! I'll buy a bigger CuC

 

Or a bigger skimmer...

 

or both!! lol

order a little cuc from reefcleaners, just fill out the form and he'll guide ya in the right direction.

 

My skimmer from LG has been working great, actually What size clean up crew should I order? I have a 29 gallon. I hear that he usually sends you more than what you pay for. Is that true?

 

I feed on average once a day - but there are days I skip all together (I travel for work and if I am gone one day, I dont worry too much about it). My fish seem very happy and healthy - my Yellow tang for example is at least 6 years old. I think it is hard to equate captive feeding needs with wild - as the level of activity is less. In the wild a Yellow tang may roam all over a huge reef for example, picking as it goes and filling up to replace spent energy...in my 120 gallon tank - he does not have far to go...in fact food is given to him directly. So It is important to watch what you feed and factor in activity, etc.

 

That's a good point

 

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Bump. What clean up crew package should I order for a 29 gallon from reefcleaners?