Feeding troubles

ralphie16 · 11/01/2006, 03:50 PM

I have a butterfly fish that almost all authors on marine livestock care have mentioned should be fed several times a day.

When I thaw out a frozen food cube, I feed just a small portion of it the the fish. Then later in the day I feed him again from the same cup that was sitting out next to the tank. I do this so altogther I feed about 4 times a day but each time its very little food.

So here comes the perceived problem. Is that food sittting out during the day spoiling? I mean I know it is because bacteria is present in the air, but is it spoiling enough in a single day to be a problem?

I know putting it in the fridge would slow down the spoilage but my girl won't let me put it in the fridge.

I could just use two cubes a day but I would rather not have to throw out have the stuff each day.

Reefmedic79 · 11/01/2006, 05:46 PM

Why won't she let you put it in the fridge?

Get some Small Glad Ware containers and store it in one of those between feedings.

BrandonS · 11/01/2006, 06:08 PM

it might be easier for you if you got the kind that is in a sheet style package. That way you could break off a small amount each time.

I know that doesn't help you for now, but something to look at for the future.

bllfish · 11/02/2006, 05:30 AM

Get a small fridge or get rid of the girl

11/01/2006, 03:50 PM	#1
ralphie16 Moved On Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,550	Feeding troubles I have a butterfly fish that almost all authors on marine livestock care have mentioned should be fed several times a day. When I thaw out a frozen food cube, I feed just a small portion of it the the fish. Then later in the day I feed him again from the same cup that was sitting out next to the tank. I do this so altogther I feed about 4 times a day but each time its very little food. So here comes the perceived problem. Is that food sittting out during the day spoiling? I mean I know it is because bacteria is present in the air, but is it spoiling enough in a single day to be a problem? I know putting it in the fridge would slow down the spoilage but my girl won't let me put it in the fridge. I could just use two cubes a day but I would rather not have to throw out have the stuff each day.

11/01/2006, 05:46 PM	#2
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11/02/2006, 05:30 AM	#4
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11/01/2006, 06:08 PM	#3
BrandonS Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 255	it might be easier for you if you got the kind that is in a sheet style package. That way you could break off a small amount each time. I know that doesn't help you for now, but something to look at for the future.