Feeding Cleaner

drew2005

Active Member
How much should i feed a cleaner shrimp? I bought some uncooked, unseasoned seafood from the grocery store. I gave him a small piece. Maybe a half the size of my pinkie nail. Hope that isnt too much.
 

teen

Active Member
i give mine about the same size. i givew them squid, scallop,mussel,fish,and clams. i feed them about 4 times a week, and they molt regularly so i guess im doing it right.
 

drew2005

Active Member
Originally Posted by teen
i give mine about the same size. i givew them squid, scallop,mussel,fish,and clams. i feed them about 4 times a week, and they molt regularly so i guess im doing it right.
4 times a week...So i guess basically every other day ill give him a small piece. Thanks man.
 

kendall

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I feed my Cleaner a few flakes at night everyday...
The Cleaners are amazing...Me and my cleaner hang out...last night I had my arm in the tank and he was running all around my skin cleaning it...Then i fed him a few flakes from my hand. 3 decent size flakes and he was full. I tried giving him a fourth and he wasn't hungry. So he held onto the flake in his little claws for a while then ate it later...'
I say about 3 good size flakes...
What's interesting is the Fire shrimp I have won't hang out like that. He won't clean my arm or eat from my hand....A little shy I guess...
 

drew2005

Active Member
Originally Posted by kendall
I feed my Cleaner a few flakes at night everyday...
The Cleaners are amazing...Me and my cleaner hang out...last night I had my arm in the tank and he was running all around my skin cleaning it...Then i fed him a few flakes from my hand. 3 decent size flakes and he was full. I tried giving him a fourth and he wasn't hungry. So he held onto the flake in his little claws for a while then ate it later...'
I say about 3 good size flakes...
What's interesting is the Fire shrimp I have won't hang out like that. He won't clean my arm or eat from my hand....A little shy I guess...
Yea they are interesting. As soon as i stick my arm in there he comes right for me and hangs out too. Whenever i come near the glass he comes out from his hiding spot and say hi :D
 
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