Elopichthys Bambusa - Yellow Cheek Carp

[kendragon]

It's about this time last year that I got these from @fugupuff . Looks like this year's batch is in https://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/threads/2-22-2022-rare-fish-stock-list.746444/unread

 

[kendragon]

Feeding time. Definitely a predatory fish. Very aggressive grabbing it's prey at the surface.

 

[celebrist]

That one on the left sure looks beefy

 

[kendragon]

That one on the left sure looks beefy

I just started feeding several times a day again now that it's warmer.
Study shows that domesticated bambusa grew significantly slower and less fat than wild ones due to the food it consumes. My attempt is to maximize residence time in the digestive track by feeding (combo of fresh and high protein pellets) less but often.

Picture shows one year old bambusa. A is wild and B is domesticated.

 

[Redshark1]

Beautiful fish! Not like the carp I know.

 

[Kelly_Aquatics]

How cold does the pond get in winter?

 

[kendragon]

How cold does the pond get in winter?

Not sure.

 

[kendragon]

 

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[kendragon]