LFS typically feed bloodworms because they are cheap. It would be good to get them eating shrimp because once they get a little bigger you could stuff pellets in the shrimp to pellet train them. I've tried both NLS and Massivore for my dats and like most fish, they prefer massivore.
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I just don't want to my fish hooked on an expensive food. Lol I am pretty sure it won't take much effort to switch my dat to pellets since he has already tried to eat them but couldn't swallow it. Shrimp is definitely a good idea for me to fatten him up now and to supplement with pellets later on down the road. Might end up with massivore one day though.
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Just picked up some 1.5 mm pellets and a couple containers of live red wigglers. Keep your fingers crossed. I want to make him a big boy!
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I fed him last night really well but he didn't want the small pellets or red wigglers. Everyone else in the tank really wanted those worms.
So to recap: bad news, he only ate bloodworms; good news, he had a super full tummy last night. He stopped begging even!
I took some more pics of the fish and will post them tonight.
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So to recap: bad news, he only ate bloodworms; good news, he had a super full tummy last night. He stopped begging even!
I took some more pics of the fish and will post them tonight.
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Ok... So I ended up buying raw shrimp anyway. Lol. He ate a pretty large piece of it and was happy! I saw his tummy bulge a bit this time, too. I think I will feed him a piece or two if shrimp for a little while to get him fattened up then wean him to pellets.
I'll keep everyone posted with his progress. Thanks for everyone's help!
Now, on to feeding my snakes. It's a great Friday!
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I'll keep everyone posted with his progress. Thanks for everyone's help!
Now, on to feeding my snakes. It's a great Friday!
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Thanks! As soon as my internet starts working correctly I will post those pics I promised.
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He is starting to get a cool little personality, too! The freaking most awesome fish in my 180g! Well, ok, I'm a little excited about my dat, obviously. My other fish rock just as much. Don't tell them I'm boasting about the newcomer! 
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