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Old 07-07-2008, 02:39 PM
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Default Re: Help! Feeding new lion and puffer fish.

What kind of lion and puffer are they, and how big are each? Sometimes when you purchase the larger sized fish, they take a lot longer to adjust to aquarium life.

Most lionfish only each 1 to 2 times a week anyway, and some are picky and will only eat live food. If you can't find feeder shrimp, try some feeder fish. My friend feeds his lion some freshwater feeder guppies once a week. They actually can swim around and live for a few hours before the saltwater kills them, but they don't last that long anyway.

As for the puffer... I'm kind of shocked because I've never heard of a puffer not eating. Those guys usually are eating all day long. But try some sponge and krill with the puffer. My puffer will eat the krill right out of my fingers. Some puffers also enjoy some dried algae or seaweed on a lettuce clip, and if you have corals, that will actually help prevent them from nibbling at your investment.

-John-
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