Some pics of my new monsters

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Here are some pics of my new catfish that I won on a trade..13'' tsn and 10'' marbled pim getting there pond ready for them and 2 rtcs

Subject: Re: Some pics of my new monsters Sun Mar 01, 2009 10:17 am

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What is with the smiles??

Subject: Re: Some pics of my new monsters Sun Mar 01, 2009 1:41 pm

Those are definitely some monsters!

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Mostlycichlids wrote:: Those are definitely some monsters!

Yes I know they were supposed to be a little smaller. I wanted to put the rtcs with them but now I have to grow them out more in the grow out tank. Once they get big enough its time to start the pond build. :rokon:

And then I can get another Some pics of my new monsters 208465

for my 150.

Subject: Re: Some pics of my new monsters Sun Mar 01, 2009 3:49 pm

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a censored one for what mike??

Subject: Re: Some pics of my new monsters Sun Mar 01, 2009 5:25 pm

those are big!

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Mike D wrote:: those are big!

I know, I like my fish big..

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I haven't gotten these big boys to eat yet.... affraid

Subject: Re: Some pics of my new monsters Wed Mar 04, 2009 9:22 am

garlic. add it to the water or lace there food

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Mike D wrote:: garlic. add it to the water or lace there food

Ok I'll try garlic, if I have any...lol what does lace up food mean??

Subject: Re: Some pics of my new monsters Wed Mar 04, 2009 3:58 pm

Soak there food in it

Subject: Re: Some pics of my new monsters Wed Mar 04, 2009 5:48 pm

You should ask whoever you got them from at MFK what they were feeding the fish before you got them.

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dirtydawg10 wrote:: You should ask whoever you got them from at MFK what they were feeding the fish before you got them.

I did. He said he was feeding them shrimp, and chicken. I've tried both and still not. I'll try soaking them in garlic.

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Catfish are slow to come around to eating sometimes.

Grunty (RTC/TSN) didn't eat here for the first two weeks. If the cats are sitting and not doing anything, they may actually be content for the time being.

I only feed the cats here when they're active and on patrol. So Grunty gets fed once a week. The kitten (5 inch RTC) gets fed maybe twice a week.

I've never had any luck with the garlic thing. I've had much better luck getting live wiggly food. For cats that big, I'd go get a tub of big earthworms. The gigantic nightcrawlers they sell for bait. Just rinse 'em off first. Smile

Mine here also really really like that crazy catfish dough bait. The one I have is called Catfish Dynamite, but I wouldn't feed that to them regularly. Since it's a bait, they don't put the ingredients on the tub. I don't think it will hurt for a snack or to motivate a reluctant eater though.

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saint_felony wrote:: Catfish are slow to come around to eating sometimes.

Grunty (RTC/TSN) didn't eat here for the first two weeks. If the cats are sitting and not doing anything, they may actually be content for the time being.

I only feed the cats here when they're active and on patrol. So Grunty gets fed once a week. The kitten (5 inch RTC) gets fed maybe twice a week.

I've never had any luck with the garlic thing. I've had much better luck getting live wiggly food. For cats that big, I'd go get a tub of big earthworms. The gigantic nightcrawlers they sell for bait. Just rinse 'em off first.

Mine here also really really like that crazy catfish dough bait. The one I have is called Catfish Dynamite, but I wouldn't feed that to them regularly. Since it's a bait, they don't put the ingredients on the tub. I don't think it will hurt for a snack or to motivate a reluctant eater though.

Ok thanks for the tips and advice. I was kind of worried lol

Subject: Re: Some pics of my new monsters Thu Mar 05, 2009 4:57 pm

Also I would check your water parameters and make sure everything is still in line....You have increased your bio load quite a bit....It might take some time catching up....make sure there is no Ammonia spikes and the Nitrate is not up high...post your results so we can see where you are at.

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Mostlycichlids wrote:: Also I would check your water parameters and make sure everything is still in line....You have increased your bio load quite a bit....It might take some time catching up....make sure there is no Ammonia spikes and the Nitrate is not up high...post your results so we can see where you are at.

Everything is fine.. I've checked the water parameters last night and they came back good:)

Subject: Re: Some pics of my new monsters Thu Mar 05, 2009 5:53 pm

What were the numbers if you dont mind sharing and what type of test do you have?

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Mostlycichlids wrote:: What were the numbers if you dont mind sharing and what type of test do you have?

I don't remember I'll try taking them tonight when I do the daily waterchanges..

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