feeding monster loaches?

[m_class2g]

just got 2 big loaches. 10 and 11 inches. whats the best type of food to feed them at this size that will get them bulky faster?

thanks for your input!

 

[sponger_2]

id say hikari massivore

 

[JakeH]

At that size, large hi-quality pellets would be good as a staple. Frozen bloodworm will bulk them up very quick, but that could get expensive in the long term... Frozen shrimp from the grocery store may be cheaper & easier to get than bloodworm, but its not quite as much protein per bite. Throw in a hunk of cucumber every now & then, too.

 

[Unattended Fish]

wouldn't mind seeing some pics of these bad boys

 

[TheEelKing]

krill and chopped earthworms

 

[Knowdafish]

Shelled mussels/clams

 

[armac]

Earthworms will bulk them up the fastest. And cheaply.

 

[scriving]

pics

 

[Mr Pleco]

My big loaches snack on raw shrimp, earthworms , mussels, smelt, beef heart, rosie reds and punch holes in spinach leaves.

 

[JakeH]

Just FYI, I found 1mm NLS pellets at Petco today. Thats some serious hi-quality food & my loaches love it. You may need to order larger pellets for your monsters, but I thought I'd post it up.