Here is a short feeding video. They are doing better and better
The lovely Congicus
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Here is a short feeding video. They are doing better and better
Thanks. Yes the 2 new Endli definitely put some attitude in the tank .
I am not sure how they are doing?. Colors could indicate that they are stressed?
They are eating very little but are very active. Almost no growth in months. The food that i offer them is the same (white fish, Massivore, NLS,and occasional earthworms) they just don't eat it.
Any suggestions to get them to eat are welcome
They are eating very little but are very active. Almost no growth in months. The food that i offer them is the same (white fish, Massivore, NLS,and occasional earthworms) they just don't eat it.
Any suggestions to get them to eat are welcome
I remember
J
jaws7777
saying that his Congis are the first to show physical indications of any water quality issues that he has. Have you checked your nitrates lately?
Others will recommend feeding with lights out for picky polys. Have you tried that? They don't look overly skinny to me. Is there a chance that they're just slowing down in growth because they're at a length where they do that? How big are they?
I'm sure others will chime in. I don't have any LJ experience.
Others will recommend feeding with lights out for picky polys. Have you tried that? They don't look overly skinny to me. Is there a chance that they're just slowing down in growth because they're at a length where they do that? How big are they?
I'm sure others will chime in. I don't have any LJ experience.
They look great. Are the new endlis housed with them? Could be a but of hierarchy struggle if so. I wouldn't worry though they look amazing
Thanks magpie. Yes Nitrates are low. i Have a big tank with relatively few fish and i have never had Nitrate issues. The fish are 14-16 inches, i was probably just expecting better growth with my inexperience in Polys, and with the big tank i thought it would go quicker.
Thanks Troy1015. Yes the Endlies are in there too. Maybe it is that? I had an Arowana Jardini in there and i let that one go because the Congi's started looking stressed but since then they are almost still not eating. But it did get replaced by 2 aggressive endlis... I'm glad you like them though
In my experience congicus for as big as they grow hit a plateu around 12 to 16 inches. Some will then explode and some will gradually pick up growth again. Patience they are awesome and I'm sure will continue to grow for you. Mines not growing as fast as I like but I had 2 20 inch ones it's worth the wait.
