jaguar cichlid feeding problem please help !!!
- Thread starter TheCichlidMan
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I think the problem is the lack of hiding spaces in the tank. If the jag is eating, then okay but it makes it a lot harder for a fish to feel comfortable in a new tank with only two rock caves.
The fact that a 4" fish is in a 30 gallon tank is not the problem. A 30 gallon tank is 3'x12"x16. Saying that is too small is like saying a 9'x3'x3' tank is too small for a 12" jaguar, and that is ridiculous.
American cichlids tend to get skittish and hide a lot when moved to a new environment. Especially poorly bred cichlids.
My only advice is, if the cichlid doesn't come out of it's shell add a ton of rocks and driftwood and decorations. If your fish can pick it's own hiding spot, instead of you picking it for the cichlid it will feel a lot more comfortable.
The fact that a 4" fish is in a 30 gallon tank is not the problem. A 30 gallon tank is 3'x12"x16. Saying that is too small is like saying a 9'x3'x3' tank is too small for a 12" jaguar, and that is ridiculous.
American cichlids tend to get skittish and hide a lot when moved to a new environment. Especially poorly bred cichlids.
My only advice is, if the cichlid doesn't come out of it's shell add a ton of rocks and driftwood and decorations. If your fish can pick it's own hiding spot, instead of you picking it for the cichlid it will feel a lot more comfortable.
Sounds cool. Please post some pictures once you have more decorations. I love looking at tanks and would love to see it.
good news . he started eating pellets and earthworms and now he became brave and don't stay hide all the day and after i feed them he get out of his cover or where else is and eat...
