Future monster Jag?
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I don't feed often because in their natural enviornment very few predators are successful enough to eat daily. Combine that with the limited tank space they have to burn calories in vs a lake...I find the fish ae more active and healthier when leaner. I know a "jumbo" or"obese" fish is super impressive but I've been trying this feeding strategy with these two since they were 4" and the results have been good.
hmm may have to take your advise on that! may have to just start feeding my oscars every 2 or 3 days! there phat pigs anyways!
wicked pair i love the gold on the larger one it realy sticks out and i like how you hid your gear with that background .they can knock it around then
I got these guys back in January at around 4"...the male is closing in on 10" so that's an average of 3/4 inches per month.
I think they'd be larger if they weren't breeding. When there are eggs in the tank they'll ignore food for 5-6 days.
I think they'd be larger if they weren't breeding. When there are eggs in the tank they'll ignore food for 5-6 days.
Fish on Fire;4464785; said:
Maduro;4465532; said:
That's actually a pretty decent growth rate. How often did you perform water changes?
50% water changes weekly, Filtered by a monster eheim Pro3 canister and a big Classic eheim canister (they get cleaned every 6 months). After every other water change I polish the water with either a diatom filter or a magnum HOB filter....depending on how lazy I'm feeling.
