Feeding Cyclop-Eeze

NewFish3 · 02/19/2008, 10:19 PM

The fine people at LiveAquaria told me the best food for my fish is Cyclop-Eeze freeze dried. At my LFS they said Cyclop-Eeze frozen cubes.....Any thoughts

I have 1 perc clown / 1 royal gramma / 1 six line wrasse

thanks

BLKTANG · 02/19/2008, 10:21 PM

I have both.I poured the freezed dried into my flake food,& use the frozen to target feed.

Aquarist007 · 02/19/2008, 10:22 PM

I like the small granular cyclopeeze and the freeze dried. I always feed at night

NewFish3 · 02/19/2008, 10:31 PM

capn,

Is the freeze dried the fine powder stuff she was talking about.
are you saying that you are using 2 dif kind of cyclop-Eeze.
1 time a day should be ok.....or 1 time every other day.

zabjeff · 02/19/2008, 10:31 PM

i bought some cyclopeeze freeze dried powder like stuff but dont see any directions as to how much to use and how often to feed. i have all beginner types of softies.

Aquarist007 · 02/19/2008, 10:32 PM

I would recommend for those fish Ocean Formula two and use the cyclopeeze as a treat not as the only staple.

bach2pilot · 02/23/2008, 08:46 AM

How do you keep the cyclopeeze from floating and all ending up in your filter sock? I've tried soaking it in saltwater for 10 minutes or so but a lot of it ends up in the sump.

otrlynn · 02/23/2008, 09:03 AM

I feed frozen cyclopeeze every couple of days for the coral I have including my gorgonian and feather dusters. The fish also go after it. However, I have my skimmer, filters, and powerheads on one power strip and I shut it down a minute after I put the cyclopeeze in. It seems to me like one would want the cyclopeeze to settle down on the coral. I turn everything back on again after about 30-45 minutes. I may switch one small powerhead to a different strip so that I can keep the cyclopeeze gently moving throughout the tank but still not getting sucked up by the filters or skimmer. I'm not an expert but it seems to work.

bach2pilot · 02/23/2008, 09:15 AM

Yep, that's what I was leaning toward...I guess I was just looking for something "easier". (I'm always afraid of overflowing the sump.)
I have a powerhead on a different power strip so I can try it your way and let you know how it works out.

BTW my wife is an OT down here in Jax. She loves it.

Aquarist007 · 02/23/2008, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by bach2pilot
How do you keep the cyclopeeze from floating and all ending up in your filter sock? I've tried soaking it in saltwater for 10 minutes or so but a lot of it ends up in the sump.

when I feed I turn off the main pump and just keep the powerheads on in the tank for circulation--45 min to 1 hour

billford · 02/23/2008, 09:30 AM

hi guys ihave seen here people say that turning off pumps all the time is bad for them i.ethey like to run all the time.what do you think?

HammerDude33 · 02/23/2008, 09:41 AM

i don't think feather dusters eat cyclopeeze. either do leathers. i use it primariy for LPS. whatever i spot feed(at night, when the lights are out) i don't think my fish get any of- i think the crabs/shrimp/nassarius/bristleworms get the rest.

i have some of the freeze dried which came in a small jar made by tetra(called microcrabs) which i have to hold a pinch of and submerge it before it will sink., but i also use the frozen. the frozen doesn't float , so you might try that instead.

i turn off all pumps and powerheads and then get in there with a big syringe..and spot the corals that do eat food this size.
i wait about a half hour or so and then turn everything back on. whatever doesn't get consumed gets pulled down to the filter sock.
as far as feeding fish like RG's or 6 lines, i guess use yur best judgement not to overfeed/underfeed. same as any other food.

it's a good practice to ensure that all animals under your care get a good variety of foods.

otrlynn · 02/23/2008, 09:54 AM

Hey bach2pilot I put occupational therapist in my profile wondering whether there were any reef-keeping OTs out there. So far not that anyone has indicated. But say hi to your OT wife for me. I work in the school system here. If your wife wants to get in touch, have her PM me.

Aquarist007 · 02/23/2008, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by billford
hi guys ihave seen here people say that turning off pumps all the time is bad for them i.ethey like to run all the time.what do you think?

hmmm don't buy that one

what might have been said is that korilia pumps can't be run on interval timers like maxijets
as far as the main pump--you have to turn that off everytime you do a water change anyways

Aquarist007 · 02/23/2008, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by otrlynn
Hey bach2pilot I put occupational therapist in my profile wondering whether there were any reef-keeping OTs out there. So far not that anyone has indicated. But say hi to your OT wife for me. I work in the school system here. If your wife wants to get in touch, have her PM me.

I have a fish with a torn caudal fin--did it while it was on the job too

Aquarist007 · 02/23/2008, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by HammerDude33
i don't think feather dusters eat cyclopeeze. either do leathers. i use it primariy for LPS. whatever i spot feed(at night, when the lights are out) i don't think my fish get any of- i think the crabs/shrimp/nassarius/bristleworms get the rest.

i have some of the freeze dried which came in a small jar made by tetra(called microcrabs) which i have to hold a pinch of and submerge it before it will sink., but i also use the frozen. the frozen doesn't float , so you might try that instead.

i turn off all pumps and powerheads and then get in there with a big syringe..and spot the corals that do eat food this size.
i wait about a half hour or so and then turn everything back on. whatever doesn't get consumed gets pulled down to the filter sock.
as far as feeding fish like RG's or 6 lines, i guess use yur best judgement not to overfeed/underfeed. same as any other food.

it's a good practice to ensure that all animals under your care get a good variety of foods.

good points hammer

feather duster filter phytoplankton from the water

Aquarist007 · 02/23/2008, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by bach2pilot
Yep, that's what I was leaning toward...I guess I was just looking for something "easier". (I'm always afraid of overflowing the sump.)
I have a powerhead on a different power strip so I can try it your way and let you know how it works out.

BTW my wife is an OT down here in Jax. She loves it.

if you have a sump then just cut up small enough hunks put it in the return line and the pump will distribute it all over the tank from the loc lines-----then turn of the pump for an hour and let them feed.

02/19/2008, 10:19 PM	#1
NewFish3 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,096	Feeding Cyclop-Eeze The fine people at LiveAquaria told me the best food for my fish is Cyclop-Eeze freeze dried. At my LFS they said Cyclop-Eeze frozen cubes.....Any thoughts I have 1 perc clown / 1 royal gramma / 1 six line wrasse thanks __________________ On a scuba dive in the Cayman Islands, I kept thinking.........Why is that Fish getting bigger.........Then it hit me Current Tank Info: 7 years saltwater.. Setting up a 120 gal reef. Office BioCube 14...1 perc clown, 1 royal gramma, 1 six line wrasse, fire shrimp, cleaner shrimp, green stripe, brown shrooms, coco worm, purple leather, Misc CUC

02/19/2008, 10:21 PM	#2
BLKTANG Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Never,Never Land Posts: 7,061	I have both.I poured the freezed dried into my flake food,& use the frozen to target feed. __________________ We the few have done so much,for so long,for so little.That we are now qualified to do anything with nothing. ____________________________________________________________________________ Current Tank Info: RR 90 Maganvore sump,250w Hamilton fixture,VorTec's ASM skimmer.

02/19/2008, 10:22 PM	#3
Aquarist007 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hamilton, Canada Posts: 28,240 Blog Entries: 1	I like the small granular cyclopeeze and the freeze dried. I always feed at night __________________ I prefer my substrates stirred but not shaken Current Tank Info: 150gal long mixed reef, 90gal sump, 60 gal refugium with 200 lbs live rock

02/19/2008, 10:31 PM	#4
NewFish3 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,096	capn, Is the freeze dried the fine powder stuff she was talking about. are you saying that you are using 2 dif kind of cyclop-Eeze. 1 time a day should be ok.....or 1 time every other day. __________________ On a scuba dive in the Cayman Islands, I kept thinking.........Why is that Fish getting bigger.........Then it hit me Current Tank Info: 7 years saltwater.. Setting up a 120 gal reef. Office BioCube 14...1 perc clown, 1 royal gramma, 1 six line wrasse, fire shrimp, cleaner shrimp, green stripe, brown shrooms, coco worm, purple leather, Misc CUC

02/19/2008, 10:32 PM	#6
Aquarist007 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hamilton, Canada Posts: 28,240 Blog Entries: 1	I would recommend for those fish Ocean Formula two and use the cyclopeeze as a treat not as the only staple. __________________ I prefer my substrates stirred but not shaken Current Tank Info: 150gal long mixed reef, 90gal sump, 60 gal refugium with 200 lbs live rock

02/19/2008, 10:31 PM	#5
zabjeff Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: warren, ohio Posts: 51	i bought some cyclopeeze freeze dried powder like stuff but dont see any directions as to how much to use and how often to feed. i have all beginner types of softies.

02/23/2008, 08:46 AM	#7
bach2pilot Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 251	How do you keep the cyclopeeze from floating and all ending up in your filter sock? I've tried soaking it in saltwater for 10 minutes or so but a lot of it ends up in the sump.

02/23/2008, 09:03 AM	#8
otrlynn Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chester County PA Posts: 1,508	I feed frozen cyclopeeze every couple of days for the coral I have including my gorgonian and feather dusters. The fish also go after it. However, I have my skimmer, filters, and powerheads on one power strip and I shut it down a minute after I put the cyclopeeze in. It seems to me like one would want the cyclopeeze to settle down on the coral. I turn everything back on again after about 30-45 minutes. I may switch one small powerhead to a different strip so that I can keep the cyclopeeze gently moving throughout the tank but still not getting sucked up by the filters or skimmer. I'm not an expert but it seems to work. __________________ Lynn 1 horse, 1 dog, 2 cats, small pond with a few koi. The fish tank is gone.

02/23/2008, 09:15 AM	#9
bach2pilot Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 251	Yep, that's what I was leaning toward...I guess I was just looking for something "easier". (I'm always afraid of overflowing the sump.) I have a powerhead on a different power strip so I can try it your way and let you know how it works out. BTW my wife is an OT down here in Jax. She loves it.

02/23/2008, 09:30 AM	#11
billford Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: chicago Posts: 446	hi guys ihave seen here people say that turning off pumps all the time is bad for them i.ethey like to run all the time.what do you think?

02/23/2008, 09:41 AM	#12
HammerDude33 Moved On Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Eastern, Pa - USA Posts: 258	i don't think feather dusters eat cyclopeeze. either do leathers. i use it primariy for LPS. whatever i spot feed(at night, when the lights are out) i don't think my fish get any of- i think the crabs/shrimp/nassarius/bristleworms get the rest. i have some of the freeze dried which came in a small jar made by tetra(called microcrabs) which i have to hold a pinch of and submerge it before it will sink., but i also use the frozen. the frozen doesn't float , so you might try that instead. i turn off all pumps and powerheads and then get in there with a big syringe..and spot the corals that do eat food this size. i wait about a half hour or so and then turn everything back on. whatever doesn't get consumed gets pulled down to the filter sock. as far as feeding fish like RG's or 6 lines, i guess use yur best judgement not to overfeed/underfeed. same as any other food. it's a good practice to ensure that all animals under your care get a good variety of foods.

02/23/2008, 09:54 AM	#13
otrlynn Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chester County PA Posts: 1,508	Hey bach2pilot I put occupational therapist in my profile wondering whether there were any reef-keeping OTs out there. So far not that anyone has indicated. But say hi to your OT wife for me. I work in the school system here. If your wife wants to get in touch, have her PM me. __________________ Lynn 1 horse, 1 dog, 2 cats, small pond with a few koi. The fish tank is gone.