Baby silver not eating?

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jandb

jandb

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Hello. I've had a baby silver for almost 10 days and I haven't seen him eat. Don't get me wrong I haven't camped out in front of he grow out tank but I haven't seen him touch a thing and he's looking pretty skinny. I've tried black worms, high quality flakes, 3 types of pellets, freeze dried krill and blood worms. Does anyone have any thoughts? Thanks.
 
What's the size? How's your water, tank size, and have you tried hikari brand pellets? It has a picture of an aro on the front. Aros love those things. Usually hits it as soon as it touches the water.

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I've usually dangled a small compost worm or earthworm(about 2in in size) at the surface, something moving. They are usually very interested. Also has your aro absorbed yolk sack?
 
I'd say he's 3" and has no egg sac. He's in a 29 gallon at ~79* with a sponge filter. I have a couple floating plants I'll add some more. I've tried hikari pellets too.
 
jandb said:
I'd say he's 3" and has no egg sac. He's in a 29 gallon at ~79* with a sponge filter. I have a couple floating plants I'll add some more. I've tried hikari pellets too.
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Purchase freeze dried mysis shrimp, alternate feeding with the freeze dried bloodworwm, also try the pinhead sized crickets that oddball suggests. Small aro's needs food that floats until it gets bigger in the 29.
 
jandb said:
I'd say he's 3" and has no egg sac. He's in a 29 gallon at ~79* with a sponge filter. I have a couple floating plants I'll add some more. I've tried hikari pellets too.
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Make sure the sponge filters not disturbing the top too strongly. That may cause it to stress out. And keep the water level low as to make it feel more comfortable. GL

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