Posted: Mon May 30, 2005 9:28 pm
Either is fine. If you just got them feed them in the tank til they get used to you. If they'll eat out of the tank, that's great. It'll save you a lot of mess. I, for one, can't be bothered. I have so much to do in the morning before work that I just toss the food in and watch for a minute to make sure each gets his share. In your case, since you have soooo many, it may be a good idea to feed in a separate container because some will end up getting more than others. Some turts wont eat out of the tank tho. It took mine a long time to get used to it. The only time I feed them out of their tank is when I'm doing a water change. That's when they get a messy treat of fruit, chicken, or other such messy things.
BTW, they need to eat in water because res don't produce saliva.
Just out of curiosity, what's your setup like? Tank size/lighting etc. What are you feeding them?
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