What to Feed?

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underdasea

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Thought I'd throw the question out to see if I can narrow down what to feed my soon to arrive additions.
55 Gallon FOWLR (except for snails & Condi Anemones)
Hippo Tang
Flame Angel
Bicolor Angel
Perc Clown
Royal Gramma
What I'd like to do is to limit the number of different foods that I purchase - preferably only feed 2 or 3 types (1 for the herbivores & 1 for the omnivores). My preference is to feed flakes or freeze dried food so I don't have to mess with draining the frozen prior to feeding.
I have Formula 2 flakes right now and would like to continue feeding that if appropriate. Anyone have any ideas on what else to feed the aforementioned fish that is #1 great for fish health, #2 great for coloration, and #3 convenient?
 
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m0nk

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Well, first thing we should probably address some problems with your list (especially hoping you weren't going to add them all at the same time).

The hippo will get too big for that size tank, they need 125g or larger. Hippo tangs need lots of swimming room or they'll get stressed, which usually leads to ich or just general malnutrition (which also usually leads to HLLE).
You probably shouldn't do those two angels together in a small space, either.
Now, after you've addressed those issues, you could feed a good omnivore food like Emerald Entree, something that's all around good for fish, coral, and other inverts like Cyclop-eeze, or try some general salt-water flakes. Remember, get tons of variety and feed them something different each day.
 
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underdasea

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Originally Posted by Aquatica-Tech
http:///forum/post/2453100
First of all you cant add more than 1 angel together in one tank
I've heard that you can't put more than one dwarf in the same tank but I've talked to about a dozen other people that said as long as you introduce them at the same time that you should be fine. I've already ordered and paid for 2 angels so my hope is that acclimating them together will allow a peaceful coexistence. I guess it's risky, but I've been getting conflicting information ever since I started this hobby.
Thanks for the heads up though. I'll be sure to let you know if they do indeed decide to get along.
 
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m0nk

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Originally Posted by underdasea
http:///forum/post/2453145
I've heard that you can't put more than one dwarf in the same tank but I've talked to about a dozen other people that said as long as you introduce them at the same time that you should be fine. I've already ordered and paid for 2 angels so my hope is that acclimating them together will allow a peaceful coexistence. I guess it's risky, but I've been getting conflicting information ever since I started this hobby.
Thanks for the heads up though. I'll be sure to let you know if they do indeed decide to get along.
Well, the best advice you can get is from peer hobbyists. We aren't trying to get you to buy something, and many fish stores will just give you advice leaning towards spending your money there.
 
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