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Old 12-17-2012, 03:37 AM
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I had thought about clams
Do u break them open
Or more to the point how do u feed them to the fish
Just break them open and drop them in the tank. Always worked for me.
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Old 12-17-2012, 03:47 AM
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I will try the clams tomorrow
Thanks for the input
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This was the trick that I used to get my butterfly eating and quickly onto prepared food. It was pretty easy to do.
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Sorry
Not sure if I can find the link u meant
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Try this: http://glassbox-design.com/2011/tips-for-feeding-fish/
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Old 12-29-2012, 08:38 AM
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Many butterflies, if not all, arrive carrying gill flukes and internal parasites causing tremendous irritation and stress to the fish, preventing them from swallowing. You may see them try to eat but often spit. IME treating all butterflies with something like Prazipro for one or two treatment will vastly induce feeding behavior. This drug does wonders, but be careful in monitoring the fish's condition.
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