IRIDESCENT CAtfish

[duke33]

He may just need time to adjust. I have 2 at about 16" that eat just about anything.

 

[Joergemathew]

so what should i feed him shrimp/bloodworms

 

[Jeox]

found it...
http://animal-world.com/encyclo/fresh/catfish/pangasius.php
WARNING: there are ALOT of popups on that page. i didnt put them there.
So dont hold me accountable for them.
Anywho that page talks about the Catfish becoming algar eaters.
As far as large ones eating feeders, some individual Pacu and Carp readily eat feeders too.

Only problem is, ID's have no teeth to lose in the first place.

 

[Blue Butcher]

My ID is about 18 years old, I have had him for over 16, bought him at 10" he is over 27" now. He wil only eat algae waffers. He has never eaten live food. I raised tadpoles with him and he never ate any of them. I have heard that as fish get older they will eat plants. THey may have a harder time catching prey. I think every fish is different. Offer them what ever fish might eat and see how it goes.

 

[MeAko]

More pictures on this page: http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=261810&page=4

Had this baby for >2 months, he is a shade over 2' and is about 7 years old, I was told. I now hand feed it: green peas and beef heart. He eats about 50 pcs of peas at a time and 4-8 strips of beef heart! Pig! He has never been spooked in the pond so far. Very relaxed and calm.

When I first got him, he didn't eat for around 2 weeks too and just took in some grapes one day.