its just scared i wouldnt hand feed it yet. let it go forawhile and try feeding it krill or shrimp. and im sure as it gets bigger you can feed it worms right out of your hand. my RTC lets me pet it!
I'm a newbie!!!! Questions about my RTC
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Ok guys, here's the deal...about 2 weeks ago, i purchased a red tailed catfish.. he has a 15 gal. tank....he had gill curl one side, he didn't eat, and wasn't very active..now, he still has gill curl, already started eating but stopped 2 days ago and hasn't eaten again, and started hiding in a jar that i placed but doesn't come out even at night and there are no lights..I asked for help in my last thread and so far these are the things i have done,...I change about 10% of my water once a week, i siphon any feces that i see, and i've added a water plant to help cycle the tank,..the water in the tank is clean and clear although i don't know my water params because i don't have a water test kit..I doubt i will obtain one cause my dad won't buy one..it costs 900php(20$)..which might not seem much to you guys but very pricey for my dad i guess...everyone please help in answering my questions...will the aquatic plant help cycle the tank?? is ok to not own a test kit as long as i keep the water clean and change water frequently??how frequent may i ask will be ideal??i saw some water treating solutions and whatnot for sale at the pet store, do these help cycle the tank??and also advice, opinions, and criticism are all encouraged..many thanks everyone!!!!!
i also got a red tail catfish and when ppl say they grow fast man do they ever its been 2 months and on the diet of hikari sinking carnivore tabs craw fish meat (from wal-mart s freezer in the sea food area) and now as of today the hikari massivore tabs he grew from 2 inches to a solid 5 inches maybe 5.5 i have a 180 gallon tank and he stays mostly in the corner but is starting to venture out when the lights are out my question is when do they really start swimming a lot? all the ones i have seen pace the glass lol i want that ha ha answers or estimation appreciated
