Change of plan - schoutedeni

[lilacamy931]

magpie - sure have Thrown in some live tadpoles, they haven't quite cottoned onto those yet. We crushed some ramshorns which they are adoring! Surprised to see one following the amano shrimp today, think his days are numbered.

 

[justarn]

Subbed, love these little guys

 

[justarn]

Subbed, love these little guys

 

[lilacamy931]

Well they are being true hoglets now which is fantastic. Daily water changes whilst my filter gets used to them.

They have started abit of chasing and squabbling - hopefully it remains light behaviour (much like my pea puffs used to do). Giving me mini heart attacks at the moment due to all they've been through.

 

[magpie]

I don't know enough about keeping multiples - someone in here does though... have you seen the threads with that person posting? I think they have 2 or maybe 3 together and might be able to help you with that.

But... the good thing about them squabbling is that means they're feeling better.

 

[Jackson]

Some chasing is normal

A buddy has two says it’s mostly something you see during feeding

Mine don’t chase too often until now because two have started spawning

 

[lilacamy931]

Jackson - thank you for the reply really appreciated. I think I was an overly anxious owner after the initial issues getting them back to health. They *touch wood* have been doing well and eating well. We will have to see as they mature into adults but threw a load more live plants into the mix for them to explore with.

They've become a bit fixated on snails. Like bloodworm frozen or alive. Daphnia shrimp IF they are desperate but trying to wrack my brains for some other foods for them to try. Im thinking of getting some worms (think others know them as nightcrawlers)

 

[simko]

When i got mine i was feeding them cut up dew worms with tongs, and also frozen krill ( i thaw the krill and put it in with tongs)

 

[lilacamy931]

S simko - thanks for the tips, will try and broaden their palate. I've had fresh prawn soaked in garlic which they ate when first arrived but now turn their noses up at it - ah puffs a personality that I truly love!

 

[simko]

So i gave them without garlic and two times with garlic.... the puffs really liked the krill when they had garlic soaking with it for about 1 hour max. I also let some soak with garlic overnight....they didnt like it at all.

can you buy the frozen krill locally? its much smaller than prawn.

also, ive thrown in frozen bloodworm cubes and they seem to attack it also, but my other fish really do the most damage on those