Tropical Gar having a hard time eating

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I have around a 9” gar that I am growing out for my large tank. He usually eats the jumbo krill but lately he tries to catch the food but misses and will eventually give up. Any tips for helping him eat or food options?

 

[tlindsey]

How long has the snout been like that?

 

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How long has the snout been like that?

I’d say it’s always had a slight opening but over the last two to three months it’s got worse. I am not sure what would cause that

 

[tlindsey]

I’d say it’s always had a slight opening but over the last two to three months it’s got worse. I am not sure what would cause that

The gar may be struggling to eat or swallow food do to it getting worse.

 

[SublimizeD]

yeah I might change his food to silversides to get him to eat