Gars diet changing

andrewsin

Dovii
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Feb 19, 2010
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Hi all,

I've had my gar since it was 6" and it eats like no tomorrow, now around 15". Eats a few whole prawns and massivores every feeding. Since a good few months ago he's feeding went down to only 1 prawn a day, he use to take the prawn whole now he hates it and I have to cut it up into small pieces. He's also much slower now to approach food and whereas he use to come and snap at food instantly.

I don't notice any kind of damage to him and his tank mates has not changed.

Is this normal anyone know why?

Thanks


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fwprawn

Jack Dempsey
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Jul 29, 2011
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Is it a heated tank? If not, this is a normal behavior change with the upcoming winter - they do slow down.
He also may be getting bored of the same food. Try a couple new foods and see what happens.
 

piranhaman00

Redtail Catfish
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Sep 15, 2009
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My educated guess is he is getting older so doesn't need to eat as much. Give him some feeders:)


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