Edited by Everything Fish, 19 June 2014 - 06:09 PM.
Getting Green Sunfish On Pellets
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*EDIT: Haha, Sunfish Catcher and I had the same idea, I suppose fish-focused minds think alike!
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Edited by Everything Fish, 22 June 2014 - 07:15 PM.
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Posted 23 June 2014 - 09:32 AM
I was going to reward the fish with some chopped up worm but thought that would not help the process right now with the new fish so I am just using the spectrum. After they are fully acclimatized and eat well I will give them some treats.
A 4 inch male Longear (also caught at the same time) is still sulking at the bottom. He no longer hides but not joining the pack yet or eating. I figure when he gets hungry enough he will join the pack at feeding time.
So each fish is a little different. I think you just need to be patient. Going for the good stuff like worms or insects right away will only delay the process.
Note: I have had other Greens and they always strike me as being a bit more curious and intelligent. Can't fully describe it but it looks like there is something going on in that brain as he swims and explores the tank.
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Posted 23 June 2014 - 10:13 AM
I was going to reward the fish with some chopped up worm but thought that would not help the process right now with the new fish so I am just using the spectrum. After they are fully acclimatized and eat well I will give them some treats. .... I think you just need to be patient. Going for the good stuff like worms or insects right away will only delay the process.
#17 Guest_AMcCaleb_*
Posted 24 June 2014 - 08:39 AM
That depends on the condition, size, and species of the fish when you get it. If the fish looked well-fed and suffered minimal trauma from stream to tank, then yes you can try offering just pellets. This often works with Lepomis, bass, most minnows, bullheads. But if the fish appears stressed or thin, or is a species that is known for being reluctant to taking pellets (Enneacanthus, flier, crappie, darters) then I would not suggest the "wait until they get hungry enough" approach. In those cases it's safer to give them live, fresh, or frozen foods to get their strength and confidence back up, then work on switching to dry foods once they're settled in to captivity.
That's a good point. All my experience has been with the non-picky, lepomis species. For more finicky eaters, or seriously stressed fish, I would get them eating and healthy looking first before trying to make them switch
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