Eat Eat Eat

[GrumpyOldMan]

I have a tank with a combination of Mollies (1 male two females) and Platies (1 male 4 females). I am glad fish food does not cost what people food does because these fish eat like they have never been fed before. I usually give them twice what I would think they need, and they devour every bit of it and look for more. Normally they get flake food, and once a week I give them blood worms as a treat and once a week shrimp pellets. I currently feed them twice a day (morning and night) and their eating habits can only be described as a feeding frenzy!
 
I've heard that a sign of a healthy fish is one that is eating. I was wondering if others have experienced this with their Platies and Mollies.

 

[eaglesaquarium]

Yes.  They are gluttons and will eat as much as they possibly can. Don't overfeed them though, its not good for them.  They are also algae grazers, so keeping them a little hungrier will help to keep them looking for food and grazing on little bits of algae.

 

[the_lock_man]

My first tank full of fish included platies and mollies, and yes, they are greedy little things. Make sure you only feed what they can east within a minute or two, and also consider deliberately fasting them one day a week. And varying their diet.

 

[Ny82]

I feed mines every 2nd day, my platies were getting so fat they would be lethargic and wouldn't move. Since I switched to only feeding every 2nd day they are a lot more active. They are constantly picking at the plants as well so it's not like they starve.

 

[PrairieSunflower]

I feed mine once per day and they are a great healthy size and also pick at algae on the plant leaves.  Definately don't aim for all they can eat.

 

[Dreamer03]

I feed mine once a day and only give them what they can in within a two minute span. They are very healthy. But it would be good to vary the diet a little more.