Convincing Green Chromis (Chromis viridis) to Eat Something Other than Frozen

[Enigma]

My Green chromis will only eat:
a) Frozen Brine Shrimp, or
b) Marine snow

I'm not particularly agreeable to this situation. I would like to be able to feed them a variety of different things. What is the best way of going about diversifying their palates?

[jtbadco]

I started my fish on a wet mixture and added flake and pellets to it.

You can used any finely grated seafood (brine shrimp, table shrimp, mysis,etc)

I add 1 tsp of fresh garlic extract, 1/2 tsp each of Phyto and Zooplankton, and a pinch of flakes or pellets.

I let it soak for 15-20 mins then feed the tank

Now they all eat flake whenever offered, the gobies eat the pellets

[MarkoD]

Just ask them nicely

[Enigma]

Originally Posted by jtbadco

I started my fish on a wet mixture and added flake and pellets to it.

You can used any finely grated seafood (brine shrimp, table shrimp, mysis,etc)

I add 1 tsp of fresh garlic extract, 1/2 tsp each of Phyto and Zooplankton, and a pinch of flakes or pellets.

I let it soak for 15-20 mins then feed the tank

Now they all eat flake whenever offered, the gobies eat the pellets

I will try that. Thanks!

Originally Posted by MarkoD

Just ask them nicely

I tried that. It didn't work.

Then I tried my booming "mom voice" (which works on the boys and the dog), and that sent the three of them off to hide behind the rocks in a flurry.

Hubby has advised me that I'm most persuasive when I growl. Perhaps I should try that next?

[Lance]

I'm guessing you haven't had them very long? Give them time and I'm sure they'll become less picky. My Chromis will eat anything I throw in the tank.

[lastlight]

I've never had chromis that weren't eating everything remotely edible literally seconds after introduction. Rest assured they will soon eat anything.

[MMAX]

Originally Posted by MarkoD

Just ask them nicely

Reminds me of a guy I heard on a pet show somewhere who was at the end of his rope. He was wondering if he should have a heart to heart talk with his dog, sit him down and explain to him why he shouldn't pee in the house.