Florida gar refusing to eat

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Stinkyfinuta

Feeder Fish
Mar 27, 2025
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East meadow ny
About a week ago I picked up a 9 inch Florida gar from underground aquaticz for my 120g. He was on feeders and pellets from what I was told but I have not seen him eat once. I’ve tried frozen blood worms, floating pellets, feeder minnows, cut up tilapia and shrimp with no success. I’m aware he’s going to outgrow this tank, I’m in the process of planning a large aquarium/pond build. As of now he’s in the tank with a 4-5inch Oscar and 5 inch ripsaw catfish. The Oscar and catfish are doing great, water parameters/temp are good. He’s pretty active just not eating. Is this normal? Anything else I can try?

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I just try and wait it out. Continue trying floating food, sticks and pellets. It should eventually probably still getting settled in.
 
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