How much to feed

[bigbrad73]

How do I know how much is too much to feed my angels? plus I just got the tank a few days ago. I wanted to buy a plecos ( i think I spelled that right?). The guy said no I had to wait 8 weeks before I could put that in a new tank. something about bacteria? thanks.

[troy]

I would feed what they can eat in 1 min twice a day.

[bigbrad73]

How about the pleco?

[PostalPenguin]

If you haven't cycled the tank, don't add the plecos. Cycling is the growing of beneficial bacteria in your tank and can take anywhere from a week to two months. The bacteria convert toxic ammonia from fish waste into nitrite, still toxic, and finally into nitrate, less toxic. Adding extra fish in the beginning will increase the risk of having sick and dying fish. And if you don't have an ammonia and nitrite test kits you need to purchase them asap. Read the stickies on cycling with fish.

[Rue]

Another 'rule of thumb' is that a fishes stomach is as big as his eye.

Helpful tip to avoid overfeeding...

[bigbrad73]

well I have 4 small angels in a 10. Is that too many fish already? I am getting a 55 in april.

[Rue]

If it's a grow-out tank, it's fine...but those angels need room to move. I'd say you're fully stocked for the moment.

[bigbrad73]

how about the cycling deal, are there too many fish, will they die?

[Rue]

Your tank is still cycling?

That's another issue.

You need a test kit and you need to test your water parameters.

Yes, your fish can die if you don't take action.

[terrapin24h]

Angels, as i understand it, tend to be VERY picky about water quality, and are not a good fish to cycle a tank. Moreso if they are juveniles. Watch your water like a hawk and be ready to do lots of water changes. Also, try to get a bacteria booster(tetra safe start, api stress zyme, etc) to help your cycle along. Many here don't believe they are all that effective, but in your case you should try any way.

As others have said you need a big tank pronto, as angels get to be fairly large.

--chris