Anyone here have a flounder?

wayner

wayner

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If so what do you feed it? And how does he go about eating it? Does he go after the food as soon as you put it in the tank like any other fish or you just let the food go to the bottom and he gets to it on his own time? I currently have frozen uncook shrimp, marine fish flakes, and marine pelets. Will he do good with any of these?
 
bang guy

bang guy

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Typically, Flounder require live saltwater fish to thrive. This makes them a poor choice for a hobbiest tank.
 
Smaller Flounder can subsist on Amphipods and other small crustaceans but only small saltwater fish can provide complete nutrition.
 
bang guy

bang guy

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Most people research the requirements and decide against such a high maintenance animal. Brave of you to go forward against the overwhelming odds of success.
 
levinjac

levinjac

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No really you have a damsle a shark egg and a flounder in only a 55 gallon when all that stuff needs 700 gallons to be together thats not even cycled yet
 
levinjac

levinjac

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I understand but im just trying to point out you have expert fish in a 75 that need like 700 gallons and you have not yet cycled you cant just skip a cycle it happenes weather you like it or not
 
wayner

wayner

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well ive got some mysis shrim from the store and tried spot feeding him with a turky bastor but he still dont go for it. Im clueless
 
wayner

wayner

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Yes I got him to eat!, and no he will not die soon. Would you like to take a guess when he is going to die then ill take a pic and show you hes still alive to prove you wrong? If you dont agree with what someone is doing you should not wish death on anything and always wish for the best regardless of the situation. Thx for the helpless post tho ;)
 
gemmy

gemmy

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I do not believe death is being wished on your poor flounder. The reality is that your tank is not cycled, you have fish that are not compatible, and fish that require expert care. Those things combined will lead to the untimely demise of your tank. Your tank may go on for a little while, but soon enough the fish will be on a downward spiral. I would continue to urge you to research all your purchases and do not make impulse buys and focus on building your live rock and properly cycling the tank. (hey, return the liverock, damsel, shark egg start over keep posting about having a flounder and shark egg and in a year show pics of a flourishing tank with suitable inhabitants, tons of coralline, and perhaps coral if you want to go that route). This is my last bit of advice for you!
 
flower

flower

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Quote:
Originally Posted by wayner http:///forum/thread/379968/anyone-here-have-a-flounder#post_3304986
well ive got some mysis shrim from the store and tried spot feeding him with a turky bastor but he still dont go for it. Im clueless

 
Yes I agree you are clueless, did you not read bang Guys statement answering your question ...What does a Flounder eat? I will give you a hint..it is not Mysis shrimp from a turkey baster.Anyway looking on the bright side you can always eat it.
 
Here is a web site for you...since you won't do research to keep it alive...
 

Flounder Cleaning Instructions How to Clean a Flounder
Many people ask just how to clean these flat fish. Here is a step by step method with pictures to help you clean your flounder
 
 
Flounder Recipes - Allrecipes.com
Looking for flounder recipes? Allrecipes has more than 30 trusted flounder recipes complete with ratings, reviews and cooking tips
 
 
 
 
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smartorl

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Flower, that's because he has to do it "his" way to prove that he knows everything! Ask a question, do the opposite of the answers you are given, doesn't everyone act that way?
 
Mods, why is this person allowed to continue posting? Seriously, are these threads what you want a newbie to read and think because Wayner didn't fail, they too can bypass conventional, humane means?
 
Keeping in mind that Wayner is touting success and in all likelihood with the pathetic attempt at live rock and water quality, has not even had a cycle yet.
 
bang guy

bang guy

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Quote:
Originally Posted by smartorl http:///forum/thread/379968/anyone-here-have-a-flounder#post_3305012
Flower, that's because he has to do it "his" way to prove that he knows everything! Ask a question, do the opposite of the answers you are given, doesn't everyone act that way?
 
Mods, why is this person allowed to continue posting? Seriously, are these threads what you want a newbie to read and think because Wayner didn't fail, they too can bypass conventional, humane means?
 
Keeping in mind that Wayner is touting success and in all likelihood with the pathetic attempt at live rock and water quality, has not even had a cycle yet.
My suggestion is to either post helpful advice or just let the thread die. Scolding someone constantly is not helpful IMO. Provide your advice and try to not be so disappointed when the advice is ignored. Also remember that knowing what NOT to do is also helpful information. Things can also be worded in such a way that it can be helpful for new hobbiests reading the advice. For example, instead of "Your fish is doomed" you could say "The odds of this working long term are very slim because: your tank isn't cycled, the tank is not large enough to provide adequate space for the species, inexperience, etc.". The first response does not help a new hobbiest reading the thread, the second does.
 
naclfish

naclfish

Member
I keep flounder...in the freezer very good ... cut into 2 inch wide and 6 inch long pieces .rub with salt pepper lime and cilitro and a drizzle of tequllia and a little evoo place on a hot grill. add to warm flour tortilla with chopped cabbage and white sauce ( 1 table spoon sour cream, plain yogurt , one of mayo) i like to dust white sauce with cayanne and cumin but i like hottttttt food. top with lime wedges to add flavor to your liking.
 
wayner

wayner

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I figured out on my own how to successfully feed and raise it. So there will be no recipes necessary, plus i much prefer rainbow trout. Now if you post some good recipes for that I would be grateful haha. But you should post your address for if he does pass away then I will mail him to you lmao.
 
 
slice

slice

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Quote:
Originally Posted by wayner http:///forum/thread/379968/anyone-here-have-a-flounder#post_3305057
I figured out on my own how to successfully feed and raise it. So there will be no recipes necessary, plus i much prefer rainbow trout. Now if you post some good recipes for that I would be grateful haha. But you should post your address for if he does pass away then I will mail him to you lmao.
 
Ladies and Gentlemen,
We are in the midst of sheer brilliance of the highest order. This gentleman has, in roughly 18 hours, figured out how to successfully feed and raise his marine fish, a feat unknown to those who have devoted their entire lives to this hobby.
 
This gentleman no longer needs our help, he is far advanced from our paltry knowledge. It is us who should seek his counsel.
 
I stand in complete awe of this accomplishment.
 
flower

flower

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Quote:
Originally Posted by wayner http:///forum/thread/379968/anyone-here-have-a-flounder#post_3305057
I figured out on my own how to successfully feed and raise it. So there will be no recipes necessary, plus i much prefer rainbow trout. Now if you post some good recipes for that I would be grateful haha. But you should post your address for if he does pass away then I will mail him to you lmao.
 

 
First...That is your problem, you THINK you are smarter than all others .. Pride goeth before the fall
 
Second: You can't make a blanket claim that you are successful until your critter has survived for one year. A saltwater tank is not even mature until one year so you can’t even claim that you have a successful saltwater tank setup. So in order to PROVE you are successful you must show results in 1 full year. 2 weeks des not mean a thing. My fish tank has been up and running for 6 years. Others on this site have been in this for 30 years.

So while I was being silly with the recipes, I was very serious that your fish isn’t eating the right foods. Bang Guy is one of those 30 years people, he told you what they should eat.

Mysis shrimp from a turkey baster is not what Bang guy says to feed the flounder. Now it is possible that the damsel could pose as food, depending on the size of your flounder.

I can feed my Grandchildren corn all day and they won’t be hungry, on a diet of corn, which has no value as human food because it doesn’t digest, the children will still starve.

Now I do have an honest question. With all the really beautiful saltwater fish, why would you want an ugly plain colored flounder? I mean it’s flat and the eyeballs are on one side of its face..but UGLY is all I can think of when I see one.
 
Just at least pay attention to the bold print....
Oh, just a heads up…I don’t know what your tank looks like at the moment. Saltwater tanks are so clear it looks like there is no water in the tank…If your tank is cloudy, like the picture you posted, that is ammonia and it will kill your critters. The fact that you upgraded from the 55g to the 75g is most likely why the fish are yet alive at all.
Now the picture you posted could be where you just mixed the salt and it hasn’t cleared, but if it is still cloudy after a day, it is a danger sign of a crash.
 
wayner

wayner

Member
I picked the flounder because of its ability to blend in with the sand and be "invisible" to the average onlooker. Indeed the water is cloudy because of the salt but has now cleared quite a bit. I am not feeding it mysis shrimp with a turkey baster. I am feeding it real uncooked shrimp from the supermarket from a thin piece of wire, kinda like im fishing. He does seem to love it. Im sure after a while I will no longer need the wire.
 
 
Quote:
Ladies and Gentlemen,
We are in the midst of sheer brilliance of the highest order. This gentleman has, in roughly 18 hours, figured out how to successfully feed and raise his marine fish, a feat unknown to those who have devoted their entire lives to this hobby.
 
This gentleman no longer needs our help, he is far advanced from our paltry knowledge. It is us who should seek his counsel.
 
I stand in complete awe of this accomplishment.
I love the sarcasm, me and you seem to be very alike. Cheers
 
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