how to feed a royal gramma

[mattypw]

Hi guys, I was just wondering if anyone had tips on how to feed a royal gramma. My tank just finished cycling and i was wondering how to get a gramma to eat, since he hasn't come out of hiding in the live rock. He is the only fish, and i want to minimize uneaten food (ammonia) since my tank is so young. Thanks!

[CnLHolman01]

I have a flame angel that won't eat if I am standing near the tank, but if I stand about 10 step back it pigs out.

[Hannawa]

I would make sure i was feeding the same as wherever you got it from. I would also leave the room like CNLHolman. My gramma used to hide but now he's always out. Just takes a little time for him to get used to you.

[mattypw]

thanks! I'm going to go feed him for the first time now. I'll post how it goes.

[EnglishRebel]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14425033#post14425033 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mattypw
thanks! I'm going to go feed him for the first time now. I'll post how it goes.
Had the same problem with a Damsel. Now he rushes to the front of the QT tank when I come to feed him. Shouldn't all Damsels be female? :p

[CoRPS]

My royal gramma hid for about 5 minutes and then was out and about since. Ate the first night and everything.

I'd try feeding with mysis as I've heard it's great for finicky eaters.

[mattypw]

I just gave him a pinch of flakes, stood back, and he was eating in seconds. He's hiding now, but I'm just happy he ate. thanks for the advice