midas/midevils feeding habits

[Mark Pogarasteanu]

Hi!
Question: do midas/midevils suddenly eat a lot less when reaching adulthood? (female, a little over 1 year, 20 cm length)
Could it be that she is stressed? I added a lot of new plants to her tank.
Otherwise active, no signs of HITH, normal poop.
Tnx!

 

[Milingu]

Most fish eat less when their growth slows down with age. But it should not be suddenly.
Changing her territory by adding plants can be a source of stress. I would keep an eye on the water parameters for the next few days and reduce the feeding to avoid rotting food in the tank.

 

[Mark Pogarasteanu]

Most fish eat less when their growth slows down with age. But it should not be suddenly.
Changing her territory by adding plants can be a source of stress. I would keep an eye on the water parameters for the next few days and reduce the feeding to avoid rotting food in the tank.

Good advice, tnx! I'll do a water change as well, just in case

 

[RD.]

A hungry Amph is a healthy Amph.

 

[troublesum]

I have a 2 year old 9in female Festae somedays she will eat 2-3 pellets other days she will eat 12-15 I've noticed when she eats 2-3 pellets within a few days she lays eggs after she lays her eggs a few days later she's eating 12-15.

 

[Mark Pogarasteanu]

I have a 2 year old 9in female Festae somedays she will eat 2-3 pellets other days she will eat 12-15 I've noticed when she eats 2-3 pellets within a few days she lays eggs after she lays her eggs a few days later she's eating 12-15.

Well, her tube IS out, and she is digging, but she never laid eggs. She is by herself, so I'm wondering if she could be eggbound. I see now that her abdomen is a bit large. Seems interested in food, taked a bite, spits it out. Otherwise active and interactive. Never did this before.
Also, I'm a bit worried about parasites being transported by plants. I did wash them thoroughly, twice, before putting them in the tank. Still, could this be an issue?

 

[troublesum]

I had that same scare with my female Festae i found a F1 male Midas that should have been culled but because he was the biggest and most aggressive the breeder didn't cull him but he is infertile, which i prefer so she lays eggs all the time and keeps her color and i don't have to worry about hybrid fry.
As for the plant thing out of my pay grade i know they come with critters on them but i don't know about parasites or other things

 

[Mark Pogarasteanu]

Yeah, a male would be a good option, but unfortunately 1 - they are quite hard to find around here, and 2 - I would need to upgrade the tank, which would pose some issues with the wife.
On the other hand, if I could pull off pairing her with a smaller male, like a parrot (also infertile)....

 

[Jexnell]

Female fish don't have to have a male around to lay eggs. I had a Green terror that did it several times with no males about, just a female Oscar.

She would lay a row of eggs, turn right around and eat them.

 

[RD.]

With tube out, and displaying spawning activity, would be #1 reason for not eating.
Her mind is currently focussing on something else. Lol