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Hi
I just purchased 3 small synodontis lucipinnis about 10-15mm and was wondering what to feed them.
I got some catfish pellets but them seem big for the size of fish
I have tried a variety of my cichlid food but they dont seem to eat anything, although they do look fit and healthy.

advice greatfully received

Chris

Have you got a pestle & mortar?

I put a mix of spiralina tabs, earthworm pellets & flake in & grind it all up to a powder. (you can use any staple foods). I put some of the powder in a teaspoon & add a few drops of water to make a really thick paste. Then roll a little paste into a ball & feed to the small fish. Fresh veggies or fresh shrimp etc can also be added if desired

decapsulated brine shrimp eggs? crushed flake? i have some petricolas at 1" (25mm) that eat flakes already

Feed them whatever your feeding the tank normally. They are very capable of finding the food.

chrisring wrote:Hi
I just purchased 3 small synodontis lucipinnis about 10-15mm and was wondering what to feed them.
I got some catfish pellets but them seem big for the size of fish
I have tried a variety of my cichlid food but they dont seem to eat anything, although they do look fit and healthy.

advice greatfully received

Chris

I bought small Synodontis lucipinnis half year ago, now they are bigger. Then I gave to them small granulates, Tetra granules. Small granuless are good for small fishes and fish that are hiden. Tender/shy fishes get granules. Granules of tetra are quite good. http://thereefshop.com.au/index.php?mai ... cts_id=226

I'll second they'll eat whatever is offered. However, when I was raising them I normally fed mostly decap brine, with the occasional pellet thrown in, till they were one inch SL just for the growth.

Larry