Albino Senegal Not Growing

[tlindsey]

Welcome aboard
I agree with the above. The last Albino Senegal I had didn't grow larger than my regular Senegal he wasn't as small as yours though. I have a juvenile now that is growing atm but will eventually slow down to spurts or stop. Also if your Nitrate level is too high that will stunt the growth of most fish species.

 

[Cfremont23]

Lying down like that can still hide a concave belly. That's what happened with my polli and retropinnis. A shot of the underside would definitely rule out a concave belly.

I wish i could but that won't happen he's pretty skittish.

 

[Deadeye]

Those eyes seem abnormally big, as if it were stunted.

 

[Cfremont23]

Those eyes seem abnormally big, as if it were stunted.

It might just be the photo, because in person it seems normal to other bichirs i've grown

 

[Rocksor]

Those eyes seem abnormally big, as if it were stunted.

captive bred bichirs have a tendency to be froggy eyed due to inbreeding

 

[Deadeye]

Ok, that’s good then.

 

[clm08k]

welcome!!! Your albino Sen looks super cute! That is crazy that is still so small after such a long time, especially with frequently eating. Would strongly suggest trying a small high quality pellet or very small pieces of fish.

Rocksor :The deworming is a great idea.Is prazi-pro less effective if used alone? P.S. We want to see pics of the hog retro!!!!!!’

Welcome aboard
I agree with the above. The last Albino Senegal I had didn't grow larger than my regular Senegal he wasn't as small as yours though. I have a juvenile now that is growing atm but will eventually slow down to spurts or stop. Also if your Nitrate level is too high that will stunt the growth of most fish species.

Had no idea about the nitrates. Great point!

 

[Cfremont23]

clm08k
Thanks! Currently i'm feeding him the freeze dried krill but i'm now trying hikari sinking carnivore pellets which he seemed to absolutely love.

 

[Rocksor]

welcome!!! Your albino Sen looks super cute! That is crazy that is still so small after such a long time, especially with frequently eating. Would strongly suggest trying a small high quality pellet or very small pieces of fish.

Rocksor :The deworming is a great idea.Is prazi-pro less effective if used alone? P.S. We want to see pics of the hog retro!!!!!!’


Had no idea about the nitrates. Great point!

Prazipro only handles certain internal parasites, not round worms like callamanus

 

[Hao]

Those eyes seem abnormally big, as if it were stunted.

I agree. Definitely looks stunted to me.