R rudy Polypterus MFK Member Jan 25, 2006 1,062 172 96 50 calgary Sep 19, 2008 #1 I just got a 6 or so inch XB. I am looking for ideas on what to feed him. He has just come in last night however has not eaten. No superworms however as I I want to get this guy on pellets as quickly as possible.
I just got a 6 or so inch XB. I am looking for ideas on what to feed him. He has just come in last night however has not eaten. No superworms however as I I want to get this guy on pellets as quickly as possible.
T1KARMANN Giant Snakehead MFK Member Sep 19, 2005 10,106 134 147 58 London UK Sep 19, 2008 #2 as the fish is new to you you dont know how long he has not eatern for i would give him a good feed on meal worms or earth worms then you know he fed then start feeding just pellets see what happens for a week
as the fish is new to you you dont know how long he has not eatern for i would give him a good feed on meal worms or earth worms then you know he fed then start feeding just pellets see what happens for a week
R rook45 Fire Eel MFK Member Jan 9, 2006 2,106 4 68 46 new jersey Sep 19, 2008 #3 Congrats on the pick up! We need pics. Don't stress try crickets...IME I always used them to get new aros eating.
Congrats on the pick up! We need pics. Don't stress try crickets...IME I always used them to get new aros eating.
jcardona1 Feeder Fish MFK Member Jun 5, 2007 11,491 40 0 43 South of Heaven Sep 19, 2008 #4 this thread is worthless without pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
V vincentliu89 Feeder Fish MFK Member Apr 27, 2008 254 1 0 bknyc Sep 19, 2008 #5 i come in expecting pics!
RDFISHGUY Silver Tier VIP MFK Member Nov 24, 2006 547 182 926 Red Deer, AB. Sep 19, 2008 #6 I'm not sure if you've read this ,or not, Tim but ,ultimately, you want to get it to eat anything containing spirulina to bring out the blue hues: http://www.arofanatics.com/forums/showthread.php?t=198572 Gut loading or pellets that have spirulina would be your best bet.
I'm not sure if you've read this ,or not, Tim but ,ultimately, you want to get it to eat anything containing spirulina to bring out the blue hues: http://www.arofanatics.com/forums/showthread.php?t=198572 Gut loading or pellets that have spirulina would be your best bet.
B big dovii Jack Dempsey MFK Member Dec 3, 2007 1,202 1 36 Edmonton, AB, Can Sep 20, 2008 #9 Nice fish Rudy. Should post it up on AA.
S silverdragon Feeder Fish MFK Member Feb 18, 2008 5,097 5 0 DOWN UNDER! www.myspace.com Sep 20, 2008 #10 nice XB!