Will a Bicuda accept non living food?

[Red_Belly_Pacu]

I got lucky and my LFS had Bicudas for sale. So far, they are only eating feeders. Will they accept non living food such as frozen silversides or other stuff? Please let me know.

 

[kno4te]

Yes. Will need to starve it a bit. Place food/pellets in some current to simulate movement and get it to strike. It'll take a while. Try without live food for 1-2 weeks periods.

It comes from areas of moderate to high current. So won't be uncomfortable.

 

[Red_Belly_Pacu]

I did it today!! I put some live feeder minnows in with a frozen silverside. One of the Bicudas ate the frozen silverside. Maybe, the Bicuda thought it was a live fish?

 

[kno4te]

Maybe. Nice and congrats!

 

[I31]

That's great news. I stuff silversides with fd krill and cichlids sticks. It helps keep it afloat if they miss it on the way down. The current will keep it spinning/moving