New Fahaka Puffer

[Rachel.Cody]

I personally was trying different foods per feeding to see what my puffer reacted to and didn't... once i learned what my fahaka liked, i started with those food sources first to put some weight on my girl...

Then once she got to about 2"-3" or after about a month or so of keeping her, started to once again introduce new foods to her...

As for plecos being sitting ducks... while i agree they can be sitting ducks, i'm guessing having them in the same tank while the fahaka is young may also help the puffer somewhat recognize the pleco as a tankmate more so than a snack...

My pleco has been living with my fahaka pretty much since day 1 (or about 5 years now) and the only nipping happens on his fins when he gets too close... So while i know this maybe an isolated case, i do believe having everyone grow up together may help cut down on their aggression a little...but definitely still a risk...

Thank you I checked him a few minutes ago and he was pretty fat. So I'll just use bloodworms for now and occasionally introduce new foods.


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[Rachel.Cody]

Whats the best way to get them to eat something else? Hes about 2" now and hasnt ate anything besides bloodworms..

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[Rachel.Cody]

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[welsher7]

I got a small 2" fahaka at the beginning of last month and started it on bloodworms too. Then I started mixing the bloodworms with mysis shrimp after about two weeks and just this weekend I introduced finely chopped raw shrimp.

 

[Rachel.Cody]

I got a small 2" fahaka at the beginning of last month and started it on bloodworms too. Then I started mixing the bloodworms with mysis shrimp after about two weeks and just this weekend I introduced finely chopped raw shrimp.

My guy has started eating krill which is awesome. Finally getting him used to new stuff.

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[welsher7]

I would remove the krill from your puffers diet. Krill is not a a healthy option and can lead to health issues.

I would really push the raw shrimp.

 

[Rachel.Cody]

I would remove the krill from your puffers diet. Krill is not a a healthy option and can lead to health issues.

I would really push the raw shrimp.

Sounds good. Hes also eating clam meat so the shrimp shouldnt be a problem. He will eat mostly anything besides pellets.

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