I just wanted to get some peoples responses as to what they are feeding their gar. I'm pretty sure mine are eating a well balanced, varied diet, but it never hurts to get more information and input from more experienced keepers.
Here's what mine are eating, in descending order of quantity and frequency.
Hikari Cichlid Pellets (cichlid gold and cichlid staple)
Hikari Carnivore sticks
Freeze Dried Krill
Fresh Market Shrimp
F/T Silversides
Live Feeders
Live Earthworms
I recently acquired some convicts, which I'm going to see if the gars (and other fish) will eat the young. That way I could breed my own for occasional treats, rather than using live comet feeders from the store.
Here's what mine are eating, in descending order of quantity and frequency.
Hikari Cichlid Pellets (cichlid gold and cichlid staple)
Hikari Carnivore sticks
Freeze Dried Krill
Fresh Market Shrimp
F/T Silversides
Live Feeders
Live Earthworms
I recently acquired some convicts, which I'm going to see if the gars (and other fish) will eat the young. That way I could breed my own for occasional treats, rather than using live comet feeders from the store.