feeding??
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redvipe2010
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I feed Rods food.
Amphiprion
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In any case, you should be feeding a food that contains relatively high amounts of algal matter.
redvipe2010
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Not true, mine would have starved to death by now. They go for the meaty stuff. They are super healthy.
Amphiprion
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I am afraid it is true. They include quite a bit of it in their diet in the wild. A diet consisting only of meaty foods will not be sufficient in the long term. Besides, any gut analysis will reveal their affinity for algal matter:
A. ocellaris analysis
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redvipe2010
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And your experience on "gut analysis" is?
And your experience in what clownfish eat in the wild is?
My clownfish have the opportunity to eat algae foods, they choose not to.
And your experience in what clownfish eat in the wild is?
My clownfish have the opportunity to eat algae foods, they choose not to.
Amphiprion
Premium Member
Please read the above. If you would like, check all the other species that have it available. You will find that all of them include a significant amount of algae. So, what is your experience outside of your one set of clownfish 
?
?redvipe2010
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9866048#post9866048 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Amphiprion
So, what is your experience outside of your one set of clownfish
I have more experience than "one" set of clownfish.
I'm sorry, but you failed to list your experience.
redvipe2010
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BTW, you link was a 1984 study! Got anything say in the last decade?
Amphiprion
Premium Member
This is beginning to be childish. If you wish to completely disregard research that has been done on the diet of at least half a dozen commonly kept clownfish species, you are more than welcome to. Their diets are well known--they eat quite a bit of algae whether or not you may think otherwise. Arguing this is simply ignorant, IMHO. Why would I have to list my experience with anything? That makes no sense nor is it even relevant. Besides, I think I already got my point across, so playing around with you will accomplish nothing further.
Amphiprion
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For some reason, I doubt their diet has changed in a long time, not to mention just since 1984. It isn't a study, it was a quantitative analysis by volume. Not much to argue.
redvipe2010
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You may call it childish if you wish. I simply asked you to list your experience, you chose not to, but asked for mine.
You listed a 1984 research report done on a half dozen spiecies. We all know in this hobby that this research reports have changed drastically since 1984.
Its not my fault my clownfish both wild and captive bread chose to eat meat. I use the same food as the best breaders on this forum. I'm not going to argue with that.
Ignorance would be those with less knowledge, I've done my research! I've also spent years doing observations. I suggest you do the same.
As stated previously, my clownfish have the option of eating algae type foods, they chose not to.
As a pet store employee, I suggest asking your boss for some Rods Food.
You listed a 1984 research report done on a half dozen spiecies. We all know in this hobby that this research reports have changed drastically since 1984.
Its not my fault my clownfish both wild and captive bread chose to eat meat. I use the same food as the best breaders on this forum. I'm not going to argue with that.
Ignorance would be those with less knowledge, I've done my research! I've also spent years doing observations. I suggest you do the same.
As stated previously, my clownfish have the option of eating algae type foods, they chose not to.
As a pet store employee, I suggest asking your boss for some Rods Food.
Amphiprion
Premium Member
My wild caught clowns ate algae based foods for over 12 years. Thanks for the definition of ignorance. It has already proven my point. You haven't done enough research if you believe that a strongly omnivorous fish can survive on a carnivore's diet alone. Your observations seem to be lacking if you haven't seen them eating algae. I have even seen them pluck and eat filamentous algae. They are getting some whether you even realize it or not. Anyway, I am wasting my time because this isn't accomplishing anything except allowing you to argue against a fact.
Amphiprion
Premium Member
A proprietary food blend made by a clownfish breeder. It is supposed to be a good, balanced food for many fish, including clownfish. The last time I saw/tried some, it seemed to be high quality. A lot of people use it and report good results, so there is no harm in trying it. You should be able to find some at www.rodsreef.com . Any feeding regimen that has variety, like formulas 1 and 2, etc. work well, as do fresh seafoods.
Oh, and I want to apologize for derailing your thread earlier with a pointless argument.
redvipe2010
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It is an entire reef food. I'm not sure that Rod ships the food out or not. I'm able to drive there and get it. If he doesn't ship, you can get it here: http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merc...OD&Product_Code=RR-FOOD-6&Category_Code=Mysis
