My 9 inch tsn hasn't eaten since yesterday morning. Usually he eats twice a day, so he has refused three meals. I have only had him for about 3 months, but he always eats well. Is it typical for them to occasionally come off their food?
Tiger Shovel nose stopped eating
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Mine used to do that, what are you feeding.
Mine used to just need a day or 2 to digest as he was a fat boy and could take 3/4 whole mussels at a time.
I'd say leave him for a day or 2 and watch if his belly goes down a bit and then maybe try and feed again on the 3rd day.
Mine used to just need a day or 2 to digest as he was a fat boy and could take 3/4 whole mussels at a time.
I'd say leave him for a day or 2 and watch if his belly goes down a bit and then maybe try and feed again on the 3rd day.
I feed mostly tilapia and some feeder fish. Thank you for letting me know that this just happens sometimes.
Feeder fish? Self-bred or store bought? He might be sick from the feeders. Notice anything different with him besides not eating? Stringy poop?
I buy the feeder fish, but I keep them for a week before I feed them to him. He is actually being a lot more active
You're overfed! 2x time a day is way overfeeding. They are greedy eater and will gore themselves to death, I feed my tiger 1x every 2 days and its not even show any sight of "skinny" looking...Also, stay away from live feeder fish, its fine with market prawn unless you think combat diseases is fun in this hobby, 1 day it will get you and the cost is your tiger life, and I'm pretty sure you won't get away with that.
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+1 By that size you should be doing every other day. He could be experiencing digestive issues from being overfed. Most likely it will pass, just start feeding less. And feeders aren't worth it.
Okay, thank you for the input.
I don't want you to think I feed him as much as he will eat when I feed him. I give him one piece of fish about half as wide as his mouth. His feeder fish are also never alive. I actually hand feed him. His food is always previously frozen. Even the feeder fish that I buy, I keep them for a week to make sure they are healthy, then I freeze them in an appropriate container to prevent freezer burn. I will reduce how often I feed. I just got the impression that you guys beloved me to let him gorge himself twice a day. Thanks again
I don't want you to think I feed him as much as he will eat when I feed him. I give him one piece of fish about half as wide as his mouth. His feeder fish are also never alive. I actually hand feed him. His food is always previously frozen. Even the feeder fish that I buy, I keep them for a week to make sure they are healthy, then I freeze them in an appropriate container to prevent freezer burn. I will reduce how often I feed. I just got the impression that you guys beloved me to let him gorge himself twice a day. Thanks again
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