fishmaven
07-11-2006, 1:24 AM
It's my opinion that
feeding feeder fish to cichlids and other fish that the recipient fish becomes more aggressive than
if fed alternative foods. Leaving aside the facts that most feeders seem to be unhealthy,
malnourished, diseased, and parasite ridden they are kept in the back rooms of most stores where
they can't normally be viewed before purchase. I've always wondered if the employee
catching the feeders had to dig through hundreds of dead fish to find the scrawny offerings he/she
did find.
So... does your experience mirror mine?? Do you feel the aggression level is
heightened by using feeders?? Is there a reason to use feeders at all?? If feeders are available in
your area or at your favorite store can you see them before purchasing them?? Does the employee go
in the back and EVENTUALLY come out with a bag "just for you?"
Is there merit
to using ANY of these feeders?? goldfish?? rosey reds?? ghost shrimp?? guppies?? livebearers like
mollies, swords or platies??
You may WANT an aggressive show fish. A single fish, kept
in a show tank that charges when someone approaches can be a treat to visitors and become a pet. I
remember a dovii kept in a 200 gallon that tried to break the tank whenever I approached him. I
loved it. I'd rather get this response from teasing and training vs using junk nutrition
though. Holding a ring with a single stone near the glass will garner the same response in a short
training period but, hey, it's your fish...
I promise, I won't heckle you just
because you use feeders. If you do, step up and tell us why. Admit it if it's just because you
like the carnage!
I actually prefer using one of these listed. After getting some
feedback from the members I'll tell you which one AND why. Dan
feeding feeder fish to cichlids and other fish that the recipient fish becomes more aggressive than
if fed alternative foods. Leaving aside the facts that most feeders seem to be unhealthy,
malnourished, diseased, and parasite ridden they are kept in the back rooms of most stores where
they can't normally be viewed before purchase. I've always wondered if the employee
catching the feeders had to dig through hundreds of dead fish to find the scrawny offerings he/she
did find.
So... does your experience mirror mine?? Do you feel the aggression level is
heightened by using feeders?? Is there a reason to use feeders at all?? If feeders are available in
your area or at your favorite store can you see them before purchasing them?? Does the employee go
in the back and EVENTUALLY come out with a bag "just for you?"
Is there merit
to using ANY of these feeders?? goldfish?? rosey reds?? ghost shrimp?? guppies?? livebearers like
mollies, swords or platies??
You may WANT an aggressive show fish. A single fish, kept
in a show tank that charges when someone approaches can be a treat to visitors and become a pet. I
remember a dovii kept in a 200 gallon that tried to break the tank whenever I approached him. I
loved it. I'd rather get this response from teasing and training vs using junk nutrition
though. Holding a ring with a single stone near the glass will garner the same response in a short
training period but, hey, it's your fish...
I promise, I won't heckle you just
because you use feeders. If you do, step up and tell us why. Admit it if it's just because you
like the carnage!
I actually prefer using one of these listed. After getting some
feedback from the members I'll tell you which one AND why. Dan