BTA food choices

[stevetcg]

I am looking for a regular food source for my BTA (supplementary).

Can anyone think of a good reason not to use chunks of fresh dolphin (easy to get here in Central Florida)?

 

[WDLV]

Nope. Can't think of a good reason. I prefer to feed oily fish myself because they have higher levels of omega III fatty acids. Anything with darker meat will do... mackerel species are good and cheap.

I personally don't target feed them but they eat every day when I feed my fish.

 

[reefer31]

I have noticed that when I feed a too large of a piece the anemone just spits it out after a while, partially digested. I have since then just been feeding my nems mysis shrimp/brine shrimp or if you wanted small chunks of silversides etc. I would assume that dolphin would be good, just cut it up in small pieces and feed little amounts. I also have noticed that large amounts of small pieces get spit out too. I guess it all depends on the species of anemone. I know carpet anemones really can eat a ton of food (whole fish) and not spit it back out but my rbta's do not take much. I hope this helps.
Ian

 

[newreef15]

I am looking for a regular food source for my BTA (supplementary).

Can anyone think of a good reason not to use chunks of fresh dolphin (easy to get here in Central Florida)?

if you want to save some cash feed it fome small pilchard or if you get a king that will work to. the dolphin will work but the oiler fish is better for it