New Bullhead Catfish

[Bassman89]

i recently got a bullhead catfish thats about 3-4 inches long and he refuses to eat. any suggestions??

 

[CichlidAddict]

How long have you had him?

 

[Bassman89]

iv had him for about a week and a half

 

[sandtiger]

What are you trying to feed him? If he won't eat floating food then feed him sinking, if he won't eat that try frozen foods or live foods. Earthworms, small crayfish, frozen bloodworms, krill etc.

 

[fisher12889]

Go catch some little worms, or try some shrimp pellets. Next time you come by ill give you some

 

[Bassman89]

ive tried to feed him little guppies and flake fish food

 

[Chad55]

Try earthworms. Never seen a fish that can resist a nice juicy earthworm.

Chad

 

[aquaking]

keep the lights off for at least 48 hours and get water movement on the top of the water.... put something like a log at the bottom he can hide under with the gravel. earthworms are a good bet along with fingers! lol.... good luck.

 

[ewurm]

My bullhead started as a tiny fry, I didn't see him eat until he was 7". Drop some food in at night of the sinking variety, I don't believe there ever was a bullhead that starved to death.

 

[Bassman89]

i just put in some shrimp pellets in the tank so hopefully he will eat now