Jaguar size/ growth

[Kt4935]

I brought 4 jags back February this year at the time there about 1/2 inch. There smalleat 1in and largest about 3in. Is this normal,also they won't eat anything but flakes. Any help/opinions are welcomed. Thanks

 

[pelleeklund]

Always going to vary in size and growth based on sex and dominance. As far as the food, as long as they are eating something your good. As they grow and get accustomed to the routine you can vary the diet by slowly changing it up. Maybe once a week give them some mysis shrimp or dried bloodworms or something. If they don’t eat it don’t feed them again that night/day, just go back to the flakes the next day.

 

[jonclark96]

In my experience, lots of water changes do just as much, if not more, to promote growth in young fish than type and amount of food.

 

[duanes]

In my experience, lots of water changes do just as much, if not more, to promote growth in young fish than type and amount of food.

I agree with this, and usually change 30% - 40% of the tanks water every 2 to 3 days to promote growth.