Baby Alligator Snapper

[clubtastic]

For some reason he doesnt seem to want to eat,
I've tried Bloodworms Reptomin and Crickets,
He has a clean Cage and a basking light ( He doesnt use it a lot)

Trying to figure out why he wont eat,
Any suggestions?

 

[kafiltafiisch]

I know nothing about alligator snappers but ive seen these 2 liquid suppliments that could but help ful if thing get bad http://www.exo-terra.com/en/products/calcium.php http://www.exo-terra.com/en/products/electrolyte.php

 

[kafiltafiisch]

i just did some research and whats the water temp? and you could try a little live fish or something that could stimulate the killer instinct!

 

[clubtastic]

ts around 75 bit the basking light makes the water warmer by a tiny bit,
He swims a lot and loves to chill on his log but food wise just a pain

 

[Vicious_Fish]

The water temperature needs to be bumped up close to 80 if it's a baby. How long have you had it? What was it being fed before you bought it? You can try some feeder guppies, fathead minnows or earthworms to spark it's intrest in feeding.

 

[clubtastic]

I take him out sometimes and He follows me around where ever I go, I went to the bathroom and I let him out to get some outside of tank time and he follows me everywhere. He literally trys to keep up with me. So I know hes not nervous of me

 

[clubtastic]

80 Hm? I tried minnows, Earthworms havnt yet. I guess Ill give that a try. Think i can just grab some outside?

 

[clubtastic]

He was eating reptomin. His mouth is open right now. I guess he wants the thrill of the hunt

 

[Vicious_Fish]

80 Hm? I tried minnows, Earthworms havnt yet. I guess Ill give that a try. Think i can just grab some outside?

Yeah you can dig them up as long as it's from a place that hasn't been sprayed with pesticides/herbicides.

 

[clubtastic]

Should I dangle it infront of his mouth?