Lion fish Feeding.....
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tizzo
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feeding stick? Have you tried that?
sepulatian
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You may want to start with some live ghost shrimp just to get him eating. You can "gut load" the shrimp by feeding them (shrimp) some food that you would want the lion to eat. Once he has an appetite then do as Pumper just said.
wooody_1
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I tried the wiggling, he comes to it but doesn't take it. As for the stick also tried it , well depending on what type of stick, tried a bamboo scure, but same he puts his nose up to it. Should I wait until he is really hungry?? I read were young lions need there food , due to the energy they use. How long should I wait ?? without feeding???
hammerhed7
Active Member
go to the grocery store and get some frozen or fresh squid, and cut it into long strips. Put the squid on a feeding stick, and leave a long "tail" on it, most lions can't resist this, they love squid.
windlasher
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Originally Posted by sepulatian
http:///forum/post/2780477
You may want to start with some live ghost shrimp just to get him eating. You can "gut load" the shrimp by feeding them (shrimp) some food that you would want the lion to eat. Once he has an appetite then do as Pumper just said.
IMHO I wouldn't.
LIONS get used to live and then refuse to eat anything else. I had one that starved because I did this and then tried to get him to convert. Get a feeding stick and make him chase it a little.
http:///forum/post/2780477
You may want to start with some live ghost shrimp just to get him eating. You can "gut load" the shrimp by feeding them (shrimp) some food that you would want the lion to eat. Once he has an appetite then do as Pumper just said.
IMHO I wouldn't.
LIONS get used to live and then refuse to eat anything else. I had one that starved because I did this and then tried to get him to convert. Get a feeding stick and make him chase it a little.
srfisher17
Active Member
Originally Posted by wooody_1
http:///forum/post/2780461
I just bought a 4" black lion, ate prior to me taking home, been in my tank for about a week. Is eating feeder guppies,and mollies but I am failing with the introduction of frozen silverside.... If anyone has any advic, tricks etc . Would greatly be appreciated
Bottom line, IMO. If you're still feeding him live food after he refuses dead; he'll wait for the live. Lions can easily go several days or longer without food. If he refuses the "fake-live-on-a-stick" food; let him wait, then try tomorrow. It isn't unusual for lions to take a week to start eating what you offer.
http:///forum/post/2780461
I just bought a 4" black lion, ate prior to me taking home, been in my tank for about a week. Is eating feeder guppies,and mollies but I am failing with the introduction of frozen silverside.... If anyone has any advic, tricks etc . Would greatly be appreciated
Bottom line, IMO. If you're still feeding him live food after he refuses dead; he'll wait for the live. Lions can easily go several days or longer without food. If he refuses the "fake-live-on-a-stick" food; let him wait, then try tomorrow. It isn't unusual for lions to take a week to start eating what you offer.
srfisher17
Active Member
Bottom line, IMO. If you're still feeding him live food (guppies & mollies) after he refuses dead; he'll wait for the live. Lions can easily go several days or longer without food. If he refuses the "fake-live-on-a-stick" food; let him wait, then try tomorrow. It isn't unusual for lions to take a week to start eating what you offer.
BTW, if this is a black volitan, and your profile is correct; he'll outgrow your 55 very quickly. These guys grow faster than any fish I know of and can easily reach 12"+ in no time. Not over feeding will slow growth; but that isn't as easy as it sounds. Once acclimated, he should look healthy, but should always be hungry.
BTW, if this is a black volitan, and your profile is correct; he'll outgrow your 55 very quickly. These guys grow faster than any fish I know of and can easily reach 12"+ in no time. Not over feeding will slow growth; but that isn't as easy as it sounds. Once acclimated, he should look healthy, but should always be hungry.
groupergenius
Active Member
Originally Posted by wooody_1
http:///forum/post/2780513
I tried the wiggling, he comes to it but doesn't take it. As for the stick also tried it , well depending on what type of stick, tried a bamboo scure, but same he puts his nose up to it. Should I wait until he is really hungry?? I read were young lions need there food , due to the energy they use. How long should I wait ?? without feeding???
As far as feeding stick, see if your LFS has those long clear plastic feeding sticks. They can still see the stick, but it's not as imposing.
http:///forum/post/2780513
I tried the wiggling, he comes to it but doesn't take it. As for the stick also tried it , well depending on what type of stick, tried a bamboo scure, but same he puts his nose up to it. Should I wait until he is really hungry?? I read were young lions need there food , due to the energy they use. How long should I wait ?? without feeding???
As far as feeding stick, see if your LFS has those long clear plastic feeding sticks. They can still see the stick, but it's not as imposing.
wooody_1
New Member
My next question is how much is enough?? He is always hungry.... even with a extended belly???
Again Thanks to all.......
