Trick to feeding bullied fish

[n_crypted]

I have a molly(male) that bullies my two platys(one male, one female). And when I feed them flakes the platys hide in the corner while the molly goes its merry way consuming a good portion of the flakes.

I tried doing several feedings throughout the day hoping the molly is too full to eat but he still chases the platys away.

Any trick to feeding my platys?

 

[brackishwannbe]

Try feeding with food that stinks at the same time your feed the molly. My mollies 'hog' up the food also, but I use both floating and stinking food and whatever the mollies aren't eating, the other fish gobble up.

 

[brackishwannbe]

opps..

it may take 1 or 2 feedings for your platies to catch on.

 

[OrionGirl]

I feed flake into the current, so it gets blown around the tank, instead of being concentrated on top. Might help. Feeding a variety of foods is helpful as well.

 

[Orbitorly]

I sprinkle food, on one side of my hood on my 55 so everyone can get a bite to eat.