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Macca
10-07-2006, 09:33 PM
I think the Hikari Marine S and Marine A are the best marine dry food going. Anyone agree or disagree?

James
subz88
10-08-2006, 12:36 AM
Haven't tried the Hikari flakes, any ideas if they've brought out their granulated marine food in the UK yet?

I've had great results feeding the various New Era flakes.
Tangman
10-08-2006, 07:41 AM
Hi James i have not tried the Hikari food, as i have used Ocean Nutrition for the last few years and found it very good. I was recommended to try by Chis at The Ranch the New Era algae flake for my Tangs but they wont eat it, i have mixed it with the O N food but they just leave it. Where do you get your Hikari food from as Aquarius dont as yet stock it. Eric :)
Buster
10-08-2006, 08:02 AM
New Era flake program, used that for around 14mths with no problems, tank mates love the stuff. even caught a clown breaking into the tub and making off with three days supply. :D
Macca
10-08-2006, 08:17 AM
Hikari is not a flake it is a sinking pellet. It is the only food by bangai cardinal will touch that isnt live. Tangs love it as do my clowns. What I like about it as it is a sinking pellet the clean up crew can clean up over feeding. There is two differnt sizes, S for clown etc and A for large fish - Tangs.

I will get the catalogue looked out and PM you the UK distributor. I am needing some myself as it was not being allowed to Export from Japan for a few months for some legal issue.

Surprised you have not heard of the company Eric as the do a vast range of food for Koi.

James
Blue
10-08-2006, 09:13 AM
The bangai in our show tank eats the New Era, this food is quality, but, I also like the Ocean Nutrition range.
Chris, Reef Ranch
10-08-2006, 10:22 AM
New Era Marine Flakes. All versions. Large Lion Fish Eat it. I have treid Loins on all other flakes, they just turn their noses up at it.

Chris
TerraC
10-08-2006, 10:59 AM
I've always used Ocean Nutrition. Just got a sample of the New Era stuff from Marine Tech tho' so gonna give that a try. TBH tho' my lot will eat a dead rat if you threw it in so i'm no benchmark hehehe :D
Gillybaby
10-08-2006, 01:20 PM
I've always fed Ocean Nutrition flake & pellets, my fish absolutely love them. I feed a combination of Formula 1, Formula 2 and the Brine Shrimp Plus. Even managed to get difficult feeders weaned onto it within a week. I also feed nori from Tesco's, which is technically a dried food too ;)
Kev
10-08-2006, 05:23 PM
I use Ocean Nutrition with good results. All the formulas mixed together. All gets scoffed + fish looking fed a well. I would imagine all brands are pretty much the same.

Kev
Tangman
10-08-2006, 07:36 PM
Hi James. I have heard of Hikari but not for marines, i used it when i had freshwater fish. Thee is a freeze dried food out now called provit by TMC, it comes in a clicker pack and you keep it in the freezer and it supposed to be excellent. Eric.
Rover
10-08-2006, 08:15 PM
Tried a sample of New Era herbivore flakes from Marine Tech (many thanks), my few fish (Clown, Dwarf Angel & blenny) went wild for it, so much so that I've since purchased further supplies (along with a sample of the Marine flakes, they seem to be just as keen on this as well).
Buster
10-08-2006, 08:17 PM
Tried a sample of New Era herbivore flakes from Marine Tech (many thanks), my few fish (Clown, Dwarf Angel & blenny) went wild for it, so much so that I've since purchased further supplies (along with a sample of the Marine flakes, they seem to be just as keen on this as well).

Glad we could help rover.:)
mrc
10-14-2006, 11:59 PM
I been told to get a food that includes garlic as it helps to prevent ws any one name one as i am blind as a bat and cant read the small writting on packets thanks
Kev
10-15-2006, 08:14 AM
Just my opinion, but I still think the garlic thing is a bit of a myth?:D The only thing that definitley prevents whitespot is good water husbandry, correct stocking levels.:)

Kev
mrc
10-16-2006, 10:55 PM
That counts me out while im here I keep hearing a clicking noise in the tank but cant find out whats causing it it appears to come from lr and today my coral beauty was dead when i switched the lights on yet 4am this morning it seemed happy any ideas or shall I just see a shrink
Macca
10-16-2006, 11:05 PM
That counts me out while im here I keep hearing a clicking noise in the tank but cant find out whats causing it it appears to come from lr and today my coral beauty was dead when i switched the lights on yet 4am this morning it seemed happy any ideas or shall I just see a shrink



Disturbing and very sorry for you loss!! The clicking noise is more than likely a pistol shrimp but mantis shrimps also produce a distinctive snap sound. I think you should check into why you c beauty has died. I know they are susceptible to white spot did it show any signs?

James
mrc
10-16-2006, 11:32 PM
hi james none at all but the damsel did last week but it cleared the coral b was eating fine although has a tendancy to stay out of sight can a shrimp sneak in with the live rock as the only one ive bought is a cleaner
flying Jock
10-17-2006, 06:54 AM
Kev you dont know how glad i am that you said that!

I dont buy the garlic thing at all!:rolleyes:

Keep your livestock will fed (little and often) and they will a much healthier immune system which of course will help them fight off infections (much similair to ourselves)

Back to the flake....

I have used a mixture of 4 Ocean Nutrition flakes to feed my fish with daily for the last 3 years but i think i will try the new era foods as they have had a lot of good reviews.

Ta:)

FJ
Kev
10-17-2006, 07:46 AM
I do think flake is a great way of delivering a balanced diet.

Kev