Caring for an open brain?

[MikeP471612]

I have a chance get a red open brain from a local reefer. From what I have found they are pretty easy to keep. What about feeding them though? Can they manage on their own or should they be 'target' fed? What do they eat?

Thanks

 

[salty3]

I have a green one and it eats phyoto.

 

[ReefArtist]

Hi MikeP471612,
From what I have read they do not need to be target fed, that said I target feed mine (I also have a red open brain). A lot of people will say that feeding them a small fish is good but unless the brain is very large I'd cut it up into small pieces (less than 1/4inch). It takes more energy to eat a large meal versus a small meal. They really like mysis which I feed mine once a week. Also, they will feed during the day but it is best to feed them when they have their tentacles out, which is mainly at night as they are night feeders. I hope this helps.

 

[Alaska_Phil]

I've fed mine with the lights on before, it's amazing how fast it transforms into a tenticled feeding monster.

Phil

 

[MikeP471612]

Neat, thanks for the info. I think I'll get one for sure.

Mike