Ideas on what to feed?

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Ideas on what to feed?

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Hi all,

I have 3 colombian shark catfish at around 3 inches. Im just wondering if i can pick some of your brains as to whats best to feed.

So far ive brought a seafood selection from the local supermarket and have tried them on cut up prawn, mussels and squid. They loved the prawns and mussels but wouldnt touch the squid lol. I also give them catfish sinking pellets and bloodworm.

At the minute im alternating between all those but wondering if there is anything i can try them on or what you guys feed yours?

Edited to say i also brought some live river shrimp which they didnt eat, but the guy at the petstore did say there big this time of year and maybe too big for them just yet.
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Re: Ideas on what to feed?

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Small earthworms are a favourite (or chop up larger ones). You could try massivore pellets or earthworm sticks, mussel pellets, bloodworm pellets etc
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