I don't have much experience or knowledge about SDs but my red hooks are significantly bigger than my regular SDs.
GATF Arrived
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So I have tried feeding this guy with cut tilapia two nights in a row with no luck. Just ordered some hikari carnisticks. How long can I go without this guy eating? He has to be like 4-5 days without eating as Wes would have stopped feeding before shipping.
It doesn't seem uncommon for people to starve them up to two months.
Entering day 4 of ownerships. I have been hanging cod filet via fishing line in his tank each night but he has shown no interest. I am going to try cutting smaller pieces to hang in the water as maybe it is a size thing.
Even though he is not eating yet, he does seem settled. When he was in the bag kept at the top and was "investigating" me every time I looked in. In the tank he does not really bolt anymore. When I come downstairs to the tank he seems to watch me and even come to the front of the tank. I can also go right up to the tank without him freaking out. Great early signs of hopefully a more aggressive personality than being skittish.
One thing I did from day 1 was put a light on his tank. The light I have has a 24/7 setting simulating the day. I was having some problems with algae so I have since changed it to just a low setting that stays on 24/7. I did this because the room he is in has lower traffic which has the room light turn on/off randomly whenever we go through it. With the constant light on the tank it takes away the random bright light suddenly. I know most folks recommend no light at first but hes doing well so I will go with it.
I have some hikari carnisticks on their way which I will try, and then I will probably try picking up some silver dollars over the next few days to help train him on the pellets if he continues to not eat.
Even though he is not eating yet, he does seem settled. When he was in the bag kept at the top and was "investigating" me every time I looked in. In the tank he does not really bolt anymore. When I come downstairs to the tank he seems to watch me and even come to the front of the tank. I can also go right up to the tank without him freaking out. Great early signs of hopefully a more aggressive personality than being skittish.
One thing I did from day 1 was put a light on his tank. The light I have has a 24/7 setting simulating the day. I was having some problems with algae so I have since changed it to just a low setting that stays on 24/7. I did this because the room he is in has lower traffic which has the room light turn on/off randomly whenever we go through it. With the constant light on the tank it takes away the random bright light suddenly. I know most folks recommend no light at first but hes doing well so I will go with it.
I have some hikari carnisticks on their way which I will try, and then I will probably try picking up some silver dollars over the next few days to help train him on the pellets if he continues to not eat.
It has been 6 days since I picked up the barbs. I have been feeding daily with no luck in getting the GATF to eat. it has now been about 2 weeks since he has eaten. Yesterday I did notice that he has begun schooling with the barbs and watching their behavior. When I approached the tank this morning he began swimming at the top where I drop the pellets. I think he has hit the stage that he is really hungry and it somewhat understanding that the barbs are getting food. Hopefully he tries the pellets in the next 1-2 days. Wish me luck.
Took me 2 months and 3 sets of Tinfoil Barbs to get my GATF on pellet and market prawn.
Why do I need 3 sets of barb just because the GATF kill and eat them instead of pellets
Took me 2 months and 3 sets of Tinfoil Barbs to get my GATF on pellet and market prawn.
Why do I need 3 sets of barb just because the GATF kill and eat them instead of pellets
What size was your GATF?
My guy is only 4in. Wes told me he had all of his GATF on filet, so while I could not get him to take dead food, he had experienced it. I am curious how long such a small fish can go without eating.
Usually a lot longer than us worried owners think, so don't worry for now. If he gets extremely hungry you'll probably see from his behaviour, too.
