Feeding bichirs

[jaws7777]

Just a guess but i think that would be just as bad as the feeders. I'd think any pathogens the fish may be carrying would still be present in the fish

 

[Owens]

I would freeze those for a week prior to feeding, that should kill any potential parasites or pathogens.

 

[Dr.B]

Those are actually probably worse. There is almost no observations of their health. At least they somewhat watch over the ones in the pet store.

 

[Dr.B]

I definitely agree with the above. Freeze and treat them before feeding. That's the best way to prevent any diseases

 

[Lemonhaus]

Froze them a couple of hours after buying and washed a couple of times. Hopefully no bad stuff in them.

 

[Treder]

This is what I found after my last look over of my tank last night after fasting for 2 days to switch to pellet food. Not the outcome I was hoping for

 

[Treder]

Luckily this morning I actually found the pictus to be freely swimming around, no harm to the bichir, but will be removing him and moving him to my more placid 55 gal

 

[kno4te]

Good thing they're separated. If the picture went in head first and over the fins....it's a pain to separate cause of their spines/barbs.

 

[Treder]

Good thing they're separated. If the picture went in head first and over the fins....it's a pain to separate cause of their spines/barbs.

They are now in separate aquariums! Not Changing that situation again.

 

[Lemonhaus]

Takes the frozen feeders after a few sniffs. Only 2-3 per feed along with the gars. Removed my plecos and rocks, their crap is more than the other 4 added up. And got this for an upgrade