Is my gulper growing too slowly?

[moe214]

How long has it been

 

[thebiggerthebetter]

Yes, how long and what shape in the fish in? Photo would be good too.

Apart from this, I'd not worry yet. They are very sedentary and can go for a long time w/o food.

 

[quasar]

Well luckily 4 days ago he started eating. Ate 2 full tiger shrimp. One on Friday and one Monday. I put another last night we'll see if any luck. But thank you all for helping me out, and keeping me from going to giving into the goldfish.

 

[moe214]

Good to hear

 

[thebiggerthebetter]

I'd continue with offering frozen fish too as this should account for 2//3 or more of its diet, not crustaceans.

 

[quasar]

I'd continue with offering frozen fish too as this should account for 2//3 or more of its diet, not crustaceans.

Im going to try pieces of tilapia (filets), but are there other kinds of fish that are better for the gulper/easier to wean him on? I also have the silversides but they are super tiny so already it would take 4-5 to just satisfy him.

 

[thebiggerthebetter]

At first approximation, I'd not think the fish species matter. What can matter is that whole fish is the best with head, bones, guts, scales - a more or less total nutrition package.

One could try and find some fish species closest to what gulpers usually prey on in the wild but I think this'd be an overkill.

If mostly nutrition-poor fillets are offered, than a soak in Vitachem would be desirable, or high quality pellets could be stuffed in the fillets.

 

[j-lor]

I just got mine earlier this year and they are all mating like crazy. I think all i need is a clay pot for them to spawn.

 

[thebiggerthebetter]

Are you sure?

Could it be pecking order games?

 

[j-lor]

Well no eggs yet but looks like mating. They rub tails all the time but today I put in a pot so hopefully.