Quick Tigrinus Question

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Steveo McNello

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Hey MFK,

I got my first Tigrinus a few days ago and I'm stoked cause I've always wanted one. He is in my 40 gallon breeder, with a jardini of equal size, 5". I've tried feeding bloodworms and small pieces of shrimp. The Jar takes it all, catfish won't bite it. Any advice? He's a catfish, shouldn't he have eaten by now? Lol. I'm not seriously worried, just wondering if there's anything I should try. Thanks!


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Try feeding at night with the lights off. I fed mine nightcrawlers, then shrimp, now shrimp and massivore.

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I did that the past 2 nights and no dice. He doesn't even nip at it. Dropped shrimp right on his face. Nothing. He sits next to the air stone all day and night haha.


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They are not bright when little , i got my first tig about 3 months ago at 3 inches, kept him swimming in guppies for the the first month, now takes krill blackworms red wigglers and some massivore, but like strollo said they have a very small strike zone and bad aim.


Try red wiggler worms.
 
the jar with definitely out compete the tig for the food.
 
I say guppies. Lots. Put them in at night and the tig should eat well. I have one that I got at 3" and is now 6". He is still a very dim bulb when it comes to finding food. Good luck. My experience includes plenty of frustration. I have heard 8" is the magic mark when they seem to get a little brighter regarding feeding. Does anyone have an opinion on that?
 
lix.ma14 said:
the jar with definitely out compete the tig for the food.
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I have a 4" Lei in with mine. If the food makes it to the bottom, it is safe from him for the most part.
 
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