what to feed fuzzy emperor angel

triggermen · #1 12/29/2007, 10:59 AM

hi, running out of idea of feeding this angel nori,seaweed,pellet,market prawns,mysis shrimps,lettuce you name it i have tried still in vain.

crazedpuffer · #2 12/29/2007, 11:05 AM

What do you mean fuzzy emperor angel?
Also does it have juvenile or adult coloration? If it's a wild caught adult it probablly won't take food.
Sponges make up there natural diet, try to find Angel Formula (frozen food) it should take that(it's made up of sponges and other good stuff)

FishyMel · #3 12/29/2007, 11:16 AM

Try some fresh caulerpa that always gets mine going. I bought mine at 4 inches with adult coloration and she ate within the first 24 hours. I think it was new life spectrum pellets plus caulerpa were her first food.

DamnPepShrimp · #4 12/29/2007, 12:29 PM

I think he means fussy? What size is it? If it's an adult, they mostly eat sponges, if it's a juvi, they mostly eat algae. Most emperors take prepared foods well, how long has it been?

triggermen · #5 12/29/2007, 10:11 PM

its a wild caught 9" adult fish.i have him for about 6 days.

TheSaltwaterGuy · #6 12/29/2007, 10:28 PM

It most likely will only eat sponges, because thats what its used to now. I recommend feeding/trying Angel Formula Food by Ocean Nutrition, that will probably stimulate a feeding response.

Good luck!

reefergeorge · #7 12/29/2007, 11:35 PM

The hikari mega marine angel formula is a great food to try.
http://www.hikariusa.com/mega-marine_angel.htm

FishyMel · #8 12/30/2007, 03:28 AM

Once you get her eating she will be pretty sturdy though, atleast I've found mine to be, she is close to 8 inches now and definitely a favorite for personality and beauty.

triggermen · #9 12/30/2007, 09:31 AM

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Originally posted by FishyMel
Once you get her eating she will be pretty sturdy though, atleast I've found mine to be, she is close to 8 inches now and definitely a favorite for personality and beauty.

good news she took 3 or 4 new life spectrum after i soaked with shellfish. i think she will take more tomorrow and i will get a seachem product called entice. her body has slim down quite dramatic.anyway i hope her will fight back and survive this period.thank you for the encouragement.

jmccown · #10 12/30/2007, 11:01 AM

Put up some pics of that fish man.

triggermen · #11 12/31/2007, 10:48 AM

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Originally posted by jmccown
Put up some pics of that fish man.

glad to see emperor taking more pellet today notice fish is not hiding often and looks better now but still have that sunken stomach. yes, i will show photo very soon hope this weekend.very high body with straight line on both side and i am keeping my finger cross.

billsreef · #12 12/31/2007, 12:25 PM

Try some clams or muscles on the half shell as well.

triggermen · #13 01/01/2008, 02:23 AM

hi guys,would appreciate to know how to blend together a home made food for angelfish n how to made into cube that can stick together in a cube?