Ok so I had a RTC/TSN hybrid (8-10 in) in a 75 gallon with a couple of pacu. I moved the pacu to my 1100 gallon pond as they outgrew the tank. Since I moved the pacu, my catfish hasn't eaten. When I moved the first pacu he was fine and acted normal, but when i moved the last one about a week ago he just stopped eating. I feed them tilapia. I can't really move the pacus back inside from the pond. No spots, sores, or any sign of illness or infection on him and water is 79F. If anyone knows what to do I would greatly appreciate suggestions. I wasn't worried at first but it's almost been a week. Thanks.
catfish hasn't eaten in a week!
- Thread starter Keagan Mast
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1 week of starving is nothing for most predatory fish. Wait it out for a little more, maybe about a few more weeks. Usually they will start eating again when they starve to a certain point.
Add a few peaceful fish with the redtail catfish, he's probably just nervous because his buddies went missing, they hang out with other fish when young in the wild.