Feeding Video

[Doc]

it took me forever, but I finally got a few feeding videos of my radiata. I had to break it up into three vids though, each being a minute or so long. If you are interested, here he is.









-Doc

 

[Piggy]

That is so cool. Thanks for sharing. Your fish are awesome.

 

[RigoSharon]

thanks for the vids doc..enjoyed a lot!!..im thinking into getting a lionfish too..here they are not to expensive..

 

[Doc]

thanks for the vids doc..enjoyed a lot!!..im thinking into getting a lionfish too..here they are not to expensive..

hey bro, glad to hear from you. As for lionfish, they are really cool. Around here, volitans go for $30-ish for a decent sized one (but they grow really fast). Dwarfs are in the mid $20s. They are all pretty hardy. Radiatas are the toughest to get to eat frozen food, but I think they are the prettiest. They tend to be in the $50-ish range.

-Doc

 

[reeffreak]

I was like ''damn,how long was it going to stare at the food'' all while the Sohal swept in an stole a piece.Very cool video D,I see why you like them.

 

[cthegame]

Very nice doc. You have gorgeous fish.

 

[RigoSharon]

my lfs had a couple of volitans for 50 each..they were very healthy..but is it risky when handling corals in the tank of getting sting?? share some info doc..personal experience.

 

[Doc]

I have never been stung by my lionfish. They tend to avoid your hand when it is in the tank. still, I like to have a "spotter" when I am working a lot in the tank. I notice that they will charge if they feel cornered. They tend to charge with their dorsal spikes pointing forward. Just have to be a bit watchful and you will be just fine

-Doc

 

[hibye]

Are u feeding them silversides and if so is that healthier than live goldfish?

 

[Bifferwine]

Live goldfish are not healthy for saltwater fish, because goldfish are freshwater and don't have all the amino acids/nutrients/vitamins etc. found in saltwater fish that are necessary to keep your fish healthy. Goldfish should only be used as feeder fish as a last resort or in an emergency and not relied upon.

 

[Doc]

I feed the lionfish silversides, and krill. He also has a little blue damsel at his disposal. Biff is right. Goldfish lack omega-3 fatty acids that marine fish need for a healthy liver. LIkely, if a marine fish is fed freshwater feeders for too long, they will die of liver failure.

-Doc

 

[kyle]

absolutly love the colors of ur tank. really cool vids. i want that loin fish

 

[Doc]

they are a difficult species to keep. I would wait til your tank is older and you have an eye for parameters and such. They are a bit tough to keep. Feeding is the big problem with them. Some never take food. If you do get one, try to make sure he is eating (which will not happen) and he has to be FAT to weather the starvation storm they tend to take. Feeding live food (ghost shrimp, small damsels after 3 weeks of not eating tends to jar them out of their stupidity. Mine eats every day now (thank the Maker!!!!)

-Doc

 

[RyanG]

Kyle you said loin fish! haha Is that kin to the trowser trout?

 

[kyle]

good one ryan . funny

 

[stagofdoom]

AHH nice fish... That makes me want to eventually get one

 

[LionFish]

Makes me wanna Sing!

Memories!!!!!

RIP HECTOR!

 

[Doc]

I remember him Lionfish. Except my Radiata is 1,000,000 times prettier and rare than your fish. :Cheers::Cheers: (yes I am still sore you kicked my ass for POTM, but I almost have it worked out of my system)

-Doc

 

[LionFish]

Trust me you more than made it up with this entry,
I knew it would be strong why else ya think i ossed in a Photoshoped pic like I did , he he ! ya got my vote for POTM!

 

[yote]

Its always fun to watch a predator have a meal.
Great vids Doc.