New Jardini - Settle in & Eat time?

[95Harley]

Well after 2 days with my baby Jar and I still have not seen him eat. When should I expect him to settle in?

I have tried food sticks (Ignored them), tried Superworms (ignored them), tried guppies & rosies (My dat enjoyed them), tired shrimp (looks and ignored).

He is still SUPER jumpy and semi scared of anything that moves in or near the tank.

What's the avg settling down and relax time and is there anything else I should try or just give him a few days?

 

[dmopar74]

try bloodworms

 

[Opiate]

mine didnt eat for a few days.... trust me he'll eat eventually.....is it skittish??

 

[irgaa]

what the size?? if it's not less than 4" you can try small cricket, but cut it jumper legs first.

 

[95Harley]

Skittish?? Oh yes!
Size? About 7-8".

 

[irgaa]

7-8"? if it's normal it can swallowed a huge centipedes immediately..

 

[headbanger_jib]

just give it more time and keep putting food once in 2 days
he will eat eventually

 

[95Harley]

Tried again tonight, still no luck. He gets so wild when I get near the tank and the larger fish get worked up when feeding time is here that he doesn't stand a chance yet. But he is getting bolder and swimming with the other fish more.

 

[hbluehunter]

I just think he needs more time, they are all skittish for awhile and then they'll be hitting the food like the other fish in no time...

 

[HiGhTiMeZ]

how long will depend on the fish itself.
judging from ur description... it still needs more time. dont bother him for now.
if u need to go near the tank... walk slowly. if all food fails try crickets. then over time it will or it might recognize u as the source of its food and stop being skittish whe u come near. dont worry too much as long as ur water is clean it will be ok!