Save a FATF from death/ Grow Out

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RampageRR said:
I would personally get him as plump as possible, then worry about the pellet training. I don't have the courage to starve a fish that was so emaciated that recently. If he does take pellets but spits them out, maybe keep offering them alongside your normal feeding routine and see if he starts fully eating them. If he's hitting them at all, he's pretty close to taking them.
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He strike almost anything that flowing in the tank. That how I knew to try frozen bloodworms and chop night crawlers. I will keep trying pellets.
Chicxulub said:
+1.

The only thing I'd add is to try the pellets first just to see if you can get a reactionary strike out of him.
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I will try pellets first before feeding the other stuff in the morning. i get a better response with the first feeding of the day,
Miguel said:
Great job, Man! This is what it is all about.

And Rob, always impressive knowledge.

+ 1 on the pellets. Pellets taken and spat out is already a recognition that it is food. Keep adding some.
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Thank man will do.
 
I notice today it fins, eyes, and scales are showing some colors. It eyes has very light orange color tent and the scales on the body has a purplish tent to it. Fins are dark grey with black in some places.
 
Now that he's filling out, I'll admit to having doubts as well. The pics aren't clear enough to tell if he has 3 scales or 2 between the lateral line and pelvic fin insertion. The head in inconclusive, it could be a fatf or a stunted batf.

Time and/or a lucky picture will tell.
 
Chicxulub said:
Now that he's filling out, I'll admit to having doubts as well. The pics aren't clear enough to tell if he has 3 scales or 2 between the lateral line and pelvic fin insertion. The head in inconclusive, it could be a fatf or a stunted batf.

Time and/or a lucky picture will tell.
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Hey Rob, I snap a money shot of the ATF today he about 4.5" and thick. I have a good feeling he a "B" I'll post pic asap.
 
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