When do I feed?

[mia1974]

I have recently begun feeding DT's. Would it be better to feed during the day when the clams have their mantles fully extended or at night even though they are less expanded? Just want to do whats best for them
TIA

 

[fraginit]

I like to do a half dose at night when dusking and then the second half in the morning dusking the lights on.

Calcium at night when the lights are going out.

DT's / Phytoplankton and some calcium in the morning.

Every other day

You will need to test your calcium for a good week to find your dosage balance.

Mine runs at 480 mg/l on the high side. With out side effects to any of the pumps. Or calcium buildup.

Note:
If you have babies that your feeding ? Factor in the food when acclimating him back into the tank.

Assuming you acclimate the feeding water back into your main tank.

I have noticed my clams open faster in the morning as they are looking for there breakfast.

HTH

Rob.

 

[PrEmNaS BiAcUlEaTuS]

What are dt's?

 

[fraginit]

DT's link

DT's link

Here's a link

www.premiumaquatics.com/thestore/DTfood2.html

Rob.

 

[Squidman]

what do you mean by acclimate the feeding water?

 

[fraginit]

I use a square plastic bowl to scoop out maybe 8 oz. of tank water. I add about a half tea spoon of phytoplankton to the water. Just enough to change the color of the water. After about 15 or so minutes I add some of the tank water to the bowl and remove some of the feeding water back into the tank.

After a 10 minute acclimation back into the tank my babies are once again happy and the other clams get a small dose of food.

HTH

Rob.

 

[Squidman]

fraginit

fraginit

Do you really think after only 15 minutes the chemistry has changed between the water in the feeding bowl and the tank? I guess it can't hurt but that would surprise me a little. Or are you worried about temperature? I float mine in the tank or sump while he's eating so the temp stays constant.