BG have pretty small stomachs (compared to bass or cats) and will eat multiple times per day. IIRC some PMs here have mentioned feeding up to 4 times per day in the height of their feeding season.

Just remember not to feed more than they will clean up in 10-15 minutes. This often results in wasted feed and lower water quality.

P.S. If you could post a pic of the "smaller BG", I think we would be interested in seeing them. (Are they GG offspring ???)

Last edited by Theo Gallus; 05/27/09 10:36 AM.
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