Feeding and Nutrition :: Should I switch to every other day?

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Post Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2014 6:27 pm   Should I switch to every other day?

I just measured my girls today before I put them in their new tank. They both gained 1/4" in two weeks!!! So bubba is now 3" and mikey is 3.5". They haven't been eating as much this week and now they are so big at 7 months I was wondering if it is safe to feed pellets once every other day now?
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Post Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2014 7:23 pm   Re: Should I switch to every other day?

I switched to veggies daily and pellets every other day at that size. Tobi was still growing fast. Eventually, I ended up with pellets daily, but about 1/3 the size of her head.
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Post Posted: Sun Jan 26, 2014 2:02 am   Re: Should I switch to every other day?

I have read that it depends on age and I have read it depends on size. So I was just looking for some experienced answers. So thank you! I'm hoping that it encourages my smaller one to eat. She only eats aggressively if it's live prey lol.
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Post Posted: Sun Jan 26, 2014 6:12 am   Re: Should I switch to every other day?

Yes, it's always better to feed a little less pellets/protein when possible.
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