Irwini (Megalodoras Uranoscopus) still no appetite

[Cabinetman 1]

Hi I posted back in March about my Irwini not eating after I moved the Ripsaw out of the tank. He still isn't eating much, occasionally with eat 1 massivore pellet, but won't touch earthworms,shrimp,or tilapia like he ate before. He is about 10". Any suggestions would be appreciated on what to try. I might move him in with the RiosaRthis week. Thanks

 

[tlindsey]

Hi I posted back in March about my Irwini not eating after I moved the Ripsaw out of the tank. He still isn't eating much, occasionally with eat 1 massivore pellet, but won't touch earthworms,shrimp,or tilapia like he ate before. He is about 10". Any suggestions would be appreciated on what to try. I might move him in with the RiosaRthis week. Thanks

My Irwini acts the same way don't worry if it is eating something.

 

[GiantFishKeeper101]

Irwinis easily sulk. So even he doesn't eat for a month, that's actually normal. Yours at least eat A pellet, so no worrys there.

 

[thebiggerthebetter]

Agree with the guys above.

Albeit it may depend on personality. Out of my 6-pack only one was braver, a lot less of a sulker. This guy is close to 2' today while others have been around 1' for a couple of years now. I've had them for about 4-5 years now.

But this shows you chances are your guy is the more typical irwini. If you move it again, expect a hunger strike. Plus also, if anything or anybody bothers them, they stop eating easily. I've learned it firsthand when they were for 2 years in a 4500 gal.

 

[Cabinetman 1]

Agree with the guys above.

Albeit it may depend on personality. Out of my 6-pack only one was braver, a lot less of a sulker. This guy is close to 2' today while others have been around 1' for a couple of years now. I've had them for about 4-5 years now.

But this shows you chances are your guy is the more typical irwini. If you move it again, expect a hunger strike. Plus also, if anything or anybody bothers them, they stop eating easily. I've learned it firsthand when they were for 2 years in a 4500 gal.

Thanks