How long to leave an oyster in the tank?

[George]

Originally Posted by daniella3d

Today I gave my copperband a fresh oyster. At first it did not toutch it at all and was even afraid of the thing. Then my trigger came along and started eating...then the butterfly took a bite and voila

He's eating slowly and picking often at the oyster so I was wondering how long can I leave it there? Can I put one in the morning and leave it all day for the fish to eat?

It's a fresh oyster so it is alive before slicing it in 2 and putting it in the tank. I rinse it before with tap water. How long do you leave oyster in your tank? does that pollute?

Also how often should I give it? is once a week enough (expensive at 2$ each!)? The copperband only eats live white worms beside the oyster and of course the pods in the tank.

You could try clams. Much cheaper than oysters.
I think you should remove the oyster or the clam as soon as you think the fish have enough. You don't want to leave it in the tank all day. They are very high in protein and can pollute your tank fast.