Stubborn Spotfin Lionfish

[Mandosh]

Not being able to get saltwater feeders has nothing to do with Red Deer, they just don't really exist.


It's fine to start them off with freshwater feeders. Just try not to keep it up for more than a couple of weeds, a month tops. I think the potential health issues stem more from unhealthy fat and minimal nutrition content rather than toxins.


Ghost shrimp are overall the best if you can find them. Mollies are probably you best bet fish wise, and they're a lot easier to get a hold of. They can be acclimated to salt water, so you won't have to deal with dead feeders.


White prawns will be fine, but I would definately suggest you pick up some mysis. Silversides are a good choice as well. It's always a good idea to feed a variety of foods. Plus, it might take some variety before you find something it likes. Make sure if you're feeding larger foods (prawns, silversides) you cut them into smaller pieces.


Generally, its easier to get them to feed if they're really hungry. If you're unsuccessful with frozen, get it started eating on live, then starve it for a couple of days. Buy yourself a feeding stick if you don't already have one. Wave the food so it looks alive and that should do the trick.

Once you get past that point, feed ~3 times per week with a combination od the prawns, silversides, and mysis.