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walnuts24
06/10/2011, 05:56 PM
Just got my first order of fish and am acclimating them as I type this. The acclimation guide recommends feeding them but I HAVE NO SALTWATER FISH FOOD! I know I am a complete idiot but is it okay to put freshwater food in or will they survive until tomorrow afternoon so I can get food from the LFS? Will the supermarket have saltwater food?
Please respond ASAP:uhoh2:
DoubleM 10
06/10/2011, 05:57 PM
Just got my first order of fish and am acclimating them as I type this. The acclimation guide recommends feeding them but I HAVE NO SALTWATER FISH FOOD! I know I am a complete idiot but is it okay to put freshwater food in or will they survive until tomorrow afternoon so I can get food from the LFS? Will the supermarket have saltwater food?
Please respond ASAP:uhoh2:
what kind of fish are we tanking about???? we would need to know that fisrt to say where to get the food if even necessary
walnuts24
06/10/2011, 05:58 PM
Yellow Watchman Goby and Six Line Wrasse
DoubleM 10
06/10/2011, 05:59 PM
Yellow Watchman Goby and Six Line Wrasse
what size tank??? how much live rock??? sump? pods in sump????
are your fish stores already closed??
thebkramer
06/10/2011, 05:59 PM
Take a Deep Breath!!! :lol2:
I personally don't think they need to be fed.. probably won't eat anyways.. and will be fine until you get some Marine Fish Food tomorrow :)
Will Haider
06/10/2011, 06:00 PM
they will be fine just turn the light off and get to the fishstore in the morning
walnuts24
06/10/2011, 06:02 PM
My tank is a BC 29 and has been running around 2 months now. This is obviously the first fish I have put in. I am running it stock now but am going to change to a media basket (totally different story)
My Params are:
SG: 1.026
Nitrate: 0
Nitrite: 0
Ammonia: 0
pH: 8.2
Temp: 78
walnuts24
06/10/2011, 06:03 PM
Thanks for all the help. Will try and post pics when I get my camera working.
crobattt
06/10/2011, 06:21 PM
Fish can go a while without eating, will be fine.
DoubleM 10
06/10/2011, 06:27 PM
i agree. they will be fine tomorrow. i got my fish on tuesday and i did not personally see it eat till yesterday(fu man chu lion)
They will be fine. My tank have gone up to 5 days without food many times while I'm on vacation.
crobattt
06/10/2011, 06:58 PM
i agree. they will be fine tomorrow. i got my fish on tuesday and i did not personally see it eat till yesterday(fu man chu lion)
I got a my fumanchu today :D!
It ate 3 shrimp though :/
Fish are often shipped unfed for 2 weeks, between collection and shipping, customs, and distribution. They won't starve.
wizzbane15
06/10/2011, 11:52 PM
they will be fine just turn the light off and get to the fishstore in the morning
+1. they will be fine
bnumair
06/11/2011, 08:20 AM
some people only feed their fish once every 3 days. dont worry and feed them tomorow.
Lynnmw1208
06/11/2011, 08:55 AM
I agree. If you just put them in, chances are they won't eat anyways due to getting used to their new environment. you'll be fine waiting.
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