RTC growing rates/ not eating as much

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SassyCatfish23

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I know that RTC grow reguardless of the tank size but when they are smaller ( about 4 inches) what should i expect?? I have 1 RTC that ive had since it was and inch and grew slowly at first and then sped up.. but then i got another RTC and it was 3 1/2 in when i got it and it doesn't seem to be growing much and eats about half of wat my other one eats??? is this normal???
 
My RTC is about 20" and just about a year old. From 2"- 6" fed him daily, alternating feeders and worms. From 6"-12" every other day alternating worms, fish fillet, raw market shrimp, pellets (the hardest to get him to accept). From 12" to current fed every 3-4 days same food. About an inch per month up to about 16" then slowed down and started to fill out.
 
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