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Cichlasoma monoculus


Chuckmeister

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I have 4 growing out.
They are probably about 18cm and literally overnight 3/4 of them started refusing dry foods a few weeks back.
They've not have live food since I've had them so it's not like they "knew"
(Up til now I was wondering what all the fuss was about.)

I tried to starve them in to eating again. But they lose condition super quickly.
Ended up caving and buying some basa fillets (cheap, white, not oily) to stop them wasting away.
I am paranoid about using it though, because I'm wondering if one survivor who eats pellets is better than 4 who will only eat fresh foods...

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They are probably about 18cm and literally overnight 3/4 of them started refusing dry foods a few weeks back.

They've not have live food since I've had them so it's not like they "knew"

I fed mine on pellets until that size, but then I had to switch to pilchards because I found they lost too much weight also.

They're such messy eaters as well. I found having a pleco helped: funnily enough, he also grew huge.

The Azul, kelberri and fogo type are floating around oz to

How much were these selling for?

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Jas if you want some Mono's pm Kev he has some @ 6cm size

Thanks, Chris, but I don't have a tank. I don't think I'd keep them again even if I did. Too much upkeep.

If i ever get back into fish, I think I'll get something that eats pellets.

You can never get tired of watching these.

They were cool fish, Ged. It's funny. I was reluctant to take them, but they turned into one of my favs.

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Yeah I wish I had a spare tank to try these guys though I'm not sure I could be bothered finding live food to feed my fish. I already cook my dogs dinner every night....dont want to include my fish on any fussy special diets as well!! I'll just drool on yours Alex in appreciation :p

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I got 3 x pbass about 4 years old now maybe five..

The only thing they eat is 6mm pellets. Marine gold high protein.

Throw in fish, whitebait, or anything alike,,, they have no idea what it is and it just sinks past them.

They suck n snap the surface the second the 6mm pellet hits the water.

Once you get them on pellets,,,, never ever give them any natural raw material or they will slowly turn to the spoiling.

This is if you want them on pellets that is.......

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Yeah I wish I had a spare tank to try these guys though I'm not sure I could be bothered finding live food to feed my fish. I already cook my dogs dinner every night....dont want to include my fish on any fussy special diets as well!! I'll just drool on yours Alex in appreciation :p

Mine will never see live food in their lives. eating chopped white bait and some pellets at the minute. Good to get them eating everything early.

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