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== Diet == | == Diet == | ||
| − | :Their diet can be their downfall in captivity, they're known to be very fussy eaters, primarily feeding on copepods and amphipods. Some may take frozen food such as [[brine shrimp]], but most will only accept live foods. If you are considering one of these for your reef tank, check with the store on what it's eating before buying. They're also slow eaters and may have trouble competing for food with faster tank mates. They will graze also on the live rock for algae and other morsels, but can starve if not fed properly. Fortunately, captive-bred | + | :Their diet can be their downfall in captivity, they're known to be very fussy eaters, primarily feeding on copepods and amphipods. Some may take frozen food such as [[brine shrimp]], but most will only accept live foods. If you are considering one of these for your reef tank, check with the store on what it's eating before buying. They're also slow eaters and may have trouble competing for food with faster tank mates. They will graze also on the live rock for algae and other morsels, but can starve if not fed properly. Fortunately, now available captive-bred specimens are raised on it, and so thus are easier to maintain on such a diet. |
:Be aware that the number one cause of death of this fish is starvation, and most individuals starve in captivity. This is the main reason why it is rated as very difficult. While commonly found in LFS's, and not particularly expensive, most individuals in the stores are already malnourished. A sunk-in abdomen (as viewed from underneath) is a sure-fire sign the fish is starving. Many, if not most, individuals of this species will not acclimate to accepting non-live food. Some aquarists have had success in feeding roe (fish eggs; "caviar" to humans), but this should be enriched with vitamins and HUFA supplements. If you do acquire (or manage to adapt) a specimen eating non-live foods, try feeding vitamin-enriched mysis shrimp - but ensure that there is a plentiful supply of copepods/amphipods anyway. | :Be aware that the number one cause of death of this fish is starvation, and most individuals starve in captivity. This is the main reason why it is rated as very difficult. While commonly found in LFS's, and not particularly expensive, most individuals in the stores are already malnourished. A sunk-in abdomen (as viewed from underneath) is a sure-fire sign the fish is starving. Many, if not most, individuals of this species will not acclimate to accepting non-live food. Some aquarists have had success in feeding roe (fish eggs; "caviar" to humans), but this should be enriched with vitamins and HUFA supplements. If you do acquire (or manage to adapt) a specimen eating non-live foods, try feeding vitamin-enriched mysis shrimp - but ensure that there is a plentiful supply of copepods/amphipods anyway. | ||
