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Cichlid Kid Fish Addict Posts: 553 Kudos: 285 Votes: 34 Registered: 22-May-2004	my candy striper has fed during the day, is this bad?some ppl say that if a sucker feed during the day they arent getting enough food.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	Not necessarily. How big is this fish, and how much do you feed it? It could just be that the fish isn't very shy, and is willing to venture out and feed during the day. Just a thought. And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
Cichlid Kid Fish Addict Posts: 553 Kudos: 285 Votes: 34 Registered: 22-May-2004	he is about 1inch and there are usually always extra flakes for him as the cories cant get every last on so a few is left behind for him,and once a week i feed him about 3 algea wafers w/the cories and him share these 3 algea wafers usually last for a period of about a day to 2 days @ the most.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
tessa38uk Big Fish Posts: 466 Kudos: 586 Votes: 121 Registered: 11-Mar-2004	I would not worry to much I have 4 clown plecos (which I believe are the same as candy strip) and all of mine venture out to eat in the day as well as the night. I am sure he is fine. Most likely what he is doing is eating up the algae from the rocks, wood and glass at night and in the day eating the food that you supply for the fishes and cories. http://www.greenspersonalprinting.com/
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	No, clown plecos and candy stripe plecos are two different fish. Clown plecs are panaques, and not good algae eaters, while candy stripe plecs are peckoltias, and pretty good at cleaning up algae. Instead of feeding three algae wafers at one time, once a week, I would spread out the feedings. That way, the fish aren't hungry part of the week, and there is less wasted food. And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
tessa38uk Big Fish Posts: 466 Kudos: 586 Votes: 121 Registered: 11-Mar-2004	There you go I am still learning. There is always something to learn in the fish business LOL. Thanks for clearing that up for me sirbrooks. Last edited by tessa38uk at 03-Dec-2004 15:43 http://www.greenspersonalprinting.com/
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
mariosim Enthusiast Posts: 207 Kudos: 245 Votes: 20 Registered: 28-Jul-2004	if your pleco is comfortable enough in your tank, then eating during the day is no big deal. nothing wrong with snacking during daylight hours if a tasty morsel is around. i agree with sirbrooks completley about extending the feeding routine.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
Cichlid Kid Fish Addict Posts: 553 Kudos: 285 Votes: 34 Registered: 22-May-2004	ok i will extend my feedings like one a day like monday wedsday and friday?any other advice?like cool food things to feed him b-sides the everyday veggies and algea wafers like fruit?maybe that would be cool.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
Sin in Style Mega Fish Posts: 1323 Kudos: 1119 Votes: 165 Registered: 03-Dec-2003	i would feed once a night atleast. 1 wafer 15 mins after lights out. Sin
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
fish1 Banned Posts: 1727 Kudos: 1910 Votes: 58 Registered: 09-May-2004	It is fine that your plec is eating in the light in fact thats pretty good for a plec. It is nocturnal though so i would still feed it after the lights are out. Just cause then he will be able to get more food and it is natural for him/her to eat at night. Good luck w/ it
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04


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