New 2 1/2-3" juvenile Tigrinus how much should I feed?

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Aquaculture Tyler

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Hello, I was wondering how much/ how many times a day I should be feeding him. I read about not over feeding tigs and to avoid shrimp. The guy I ordered him from was feeding him black worms and feeders. Hes currently in a 10 gallon to get him eating and to fatten up. He didnt eat the first day but by day two he started eating tilapia. On day three he was eating some broken up hikari sinking carnivore pellets. Is there anything else I should add to its diet? Any tips/advice? Growth Rate? Hes gonna be kept by itself until hes big enough to be added to my plywood aquarium with a pair of Motoros and a African pike.
 
I feed mine until their tummies bulge pretty good. Then wait until they go flat. Repeat. :) Your diet sounds good.
 
Got mine at 3", fed hikari carnivore pellets then spot fed massivore pellets ...grew to 22"+. A good sized bulge is ok, just keep it a chance to empty out a bit between feedings, IMO.
 
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