How often should I feed?

[thedraven]

Hello... just wondering a very newbie question, how often should I be feeding my damsels? The guy at my LFS said only once a day, but Im used to feeding my freshie fish twice a day. Thank you for answering such a stupid question.

 

[thedraven]

I know its a very beginner question but... anybody?

I cant even find this info on a website...

 

[nacl-man]

I only feed once a day in the late afternoon. Some people feed every couple of days. IMO I would not feed twice a day as it would add too much extra waste that would need to be processed.
My .02

 

[brownleaf]

Once a day should do it.:yes:

 

[jsb]

I switched a couple of weeks ago to feeding every other day. I'm fighting an algea problem, and so far this feeding method IS NOT WORKING. Sorry for venting.

 

[saltym3]

Im having major algae problems as well. Im thinking of cutting to every other day as well than start cutting back on lighting.

 

[dreeves]

I have a single fiji blue devil in my fuge...i feed him when i think about it...which isnt too often about once every 2-3 days...he seems to be doing fine as he has been in this situation for about 5-6 months now.

 

[sagxman]

One of the great things about SW is that many fish will find their own food if you don't feed them every day. Many will eat algae or pods. I moved from an apartment to a house recently but left my tank in the apt. for about 3 1/2 months while not living there. I fed once or maybe twice a week and my clown and 6 line wrasse did fine and not being there often I could see how much they had grown.