Whats up with my RTC?
- Thread starter Dempseygunz
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Yeah, I started hm off in a 75 gallon tank to grow him out. He wouldnt have made it in my big tank when he was smaller. So onto the next tank. See how big he gets in here before the next transfer.
the one i had used to sit around all day, but when u put food anywhere near the tank, he would spring up and get real active. he was also really active at night.
I have noticed the same behavior in rtc. When ever they are moved from one tank to another, it takes them time to acclimate. They are quite sensitive to cahnges in water parameters. I have experienced this from moving these cats from other tanks into my own, from my tanks into other peoples tanks, and even moving them within my own system. In fact these cats generally don't even eat when first moved into a new environment. The fact that yours is eating, as previously mentioned, is a good sign. Also remember these fish are not very active during the day or when they are full. If you are feeding everyday, spread out the time between feedings. My cats are active at night and extremely active, nearly jumping out of the water when they are hungry! My big rtc ~22" took about 7 days to get used to the bigger tank, but he still sits around in the same place, next to his favorite piece of drift wood. Check the conditions of the water, i have found they are more quirky about ammonia and ph than nitrates/ites.
Yeah I moved mine in a cooler from Dayton Ohio to DC. He survived in that thing for 4 days in chilly water. He didnt eat for a few days when I put him in his new tank but I tossed in 10 large size gold fish and he slowly got excited and took them all down. Just seems like he use to be more active when he was in the 75 gal.