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How should I feed 6 young adult L260's?
Posted: 05 Mar 2009, 02:50
by mlb7225
How much should I feed 6 young adult L260's on a daily basis? I am not sure if they have a fast metabolism or not. I currently feed them fbw and fbs along with an occasional algae wafer which they do nibble on.
Re: How should I feed 6 young adult L260's?
Posted: 05 Mar 2009, 09:43
by MatsP
As much as they will eat without leaving too much left over after an hour or two.
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Mats
Re: How should I feed 6 young adult L260's?
Posted: 05 Mar 2009, 21:14
by apistomaster
mlb7225 wrote:How much should I feed 6 young adult L260's on a daily basis? I am not sure if they have a fast metabolism or not. I currently feed them fbw and fbs along with an occasional algae wafer which they do nibble on.
About 15% of their body weight daily. They do have a high metabolism and especially since they should be kept at 84*F/28.5*C.
L260 grow very slowly. I don't know about others but it takes 8 to 12 months to grow mine to about 1-1/2 inches/4cm total length.
3+ years to reach breeding age or 3 to 3-1/2 inches.7.5 to 9 cm Total Length.