yes, what are they eating and can you post a pic? from that we can see if they are in trouble or not--
--solomon
--solomon
Shortnose Gars from Journey
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Huh, mine are growing like weeds. They're getting feeders, market shrimp, and freeze dried krill. They haven't taken pellets yet, but I haven't tried real hard to get them on them. They've also take oysters/clams, but those dirty the water up real bad, so I don't feed them very often.
Two of my shorties are getting pretty big. When I take them out to transfer to the pond, I'll take some measurements and lots of pics. I'll post some pics of mine up when I get home. They're gaining weight pretty well. They don't seem to hold onto their weight as long as my Florida's do after a feeding, but the Florida's are older, and not as active, so that might have something to do with it.
Mine have also calmed down considerably. They're still more active than the Florida's, and occasionally get spooked and freak out, but not very often. They've gotten to the point that they beg for food just like the Florida's do, and if I take the top off the tank, they come right up to the surface.
Two of my shorties are getting pretty big. When I take them out to transfer to the pond, I'll take some measurements and lots of pics. I'll post some pics of mine up when I get home. They're gaining weight pretty well. They don't seem to hold onto their weight as long as my Florida's do after a feeding, but the Florida's are older, and not as active, so that might have something to do with it.
Mine have also calmed down considerably. They're still more active than the Florida's, and occasionally get spooked and freak out, but not very often. They've gotten to the point that they beg for food just like the Florida's do, and if I take the top off the tank, they come right up to the surface.
I'll try to take some new pics when I get home. I've been busy digging a pond and getting ready to build a deck (which I just started last night).
These are definitely unique little guys. I love my Florida's, they're very chill relaxed fish, but these shorties are just as attentive to me when I'm in the room, and are more active. I wish I had them in a larger tank, they'd probably be cruising back and forth all day long.
These are definitely unique little guys. I love my Florida's, they're very chill relaxed fish, but these shorties are just as attentive to me when I'm in the room, and are more active. I wish I had them in a larger tank, they'd probably be cruising back and forth all day long.
Here are some pics of the shortnose. The first couple are of the one I added to my 125g tank with the florida gars and black sand substrate. Check out the pattern on his forehead...
The rest are still in a 55g growout (I know, too small, but I'm hoping to get the pond done in less than a month).
The rest are still in a 55g growout (I know, too small, but I'm hoping to get the pond done in less than a month).
they will only take feeders. they are puttin on some legnth but wont really put on wieght. just too damn hyper. one has a odd spot but its a coloration spot. not on the skin. i can only post at work. my puter is f'd up. ill post some pics when i get my puter back. love these guys though. florida's level of activity is litteraly at least half of the shortnose gars. its awesome!!
