loaches feeding

[New Boy]

I've got some small striata loaches that are quite new and I'd like them to put some more weight on! Is there any food that I can give them specifically that the others won't show an interest in? I feed pellets, dried food, frozen food, cucumber, freeze dried, sinking, floating but the small loaches never seem to get much before the bigger fish come hunting and then they swim off quickly. They really are quite thin and I'm worried they aren't getting enough food. Please help

Any other tips to fatten them up appreciated
Thanks
Andy

 

[ryan]

Here is some more info for you; http/fish.orbust.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=34949 . Personally I wouldn't try to get them to put on weight fast there is no need? Try feeding before lights out, I find my smaller Loaches get enough food through this method. However, if you are wanting them to grow faster you can always try some foods high in protien.