Spotted Raphael Cat not doing much

jars104 · Post by **jars104** » 15 Apr 2005, 00:59

Hi all

Got a 2-3 inch Spotted Raphael Cat who doesn't ever want to come out of his hidy-hole. Not even when it's dark.

Does anyone know of a really good food for him that will temp him out? I reckon once I've got him to come out he'll be fine.

Thanks

Post by **corybreed** » 15 Apr 2005, 03:03

They are seldom seen moving about the tank even in the dark. Try using a flashlight covered with red cellophane. The spotted raphael is not a fussy eater. All standard aquarium fare is greedily accepted.

Mark

buzz763 · Post by **buzz763** » 15 Apr 2005, 05:28

i have a spotted raphael the same size as yours and i use shrimp pellets and flake food. i have the spotted raphael in a 220 gallon tank with three large catfish and he is not afraid to feed amongst them even though he is a quarter of their size. brave little fellow.

kev · Post by **kev** » 15 Apr 2005, 16:10

ive had them before and dont see them for month's on end, try some live bloodworm, he/she might come out after smelling it, worth a try.

Kev.

bloozoo2 · Post by **bloozoo2** » 15 Apr 2005, 17:23

I have a striped Raphael. I had to check the other day to see if he's still there (and alive !!) as I hadn't seen him for months. Well low and behold, to my great surprise he was still there. Very friendly fellow but ultra super shy.

bunjiweb · Post by **bunjiweb** » 16 Apr 2005, 23:35

Do the striped raphaels do better in groups or are they just always shy?

Ben