Flying Fox

pictus_man_77 · Post by **pictus_man_77** » 30 Jul 2006, 23:46

Some of you know that i own a flying fox, and after observing him for a while, he seems to eat whatever i give him, but doesnt look very happy.i would like to cheer him up with some food, but i dont know what he would enjoy most. I put incucumber and Courgette for him to share with 'the missus' (bristlenose) and he likes it, but is there any food that he would really really enjoy?

apistomaster · Post by **apistomaster** » 31 Jul 2006, 05:22

They are omnivores and love all frozen and live foods in addition to greens, that may be all he needs to be at his best. Does'nt he like staple flake and pellet foods you use on your other fish?
All the ones I've kept,(a few hundred) did. Even an adult will go into feeding frenzy mode if you give them fresh hatched brine shrimp.

fishlover88 · Post by **fishlover88** » 31 Jul 2006, 06:07

yeah i have had my flying fox for several months now, and just on staple flake he goes insane, taking down large flakes at any one time. I've even noticed a frenzy when i put in frozen brine... and he is always plump

apistomaster · Post by **apistomaster** » 31 Jul 2006, 06:18

Then it seems you had the answers to your questions before you posted.

MatsP · Post by **MatsP** » 31 Jul 2006, 09:53

Larry, the two posts are from SIMILAR-named members of the forum, not the SAME.

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Mats

pictus_man_77 · Post by **pictus_man_77** » 31 Jul 2006, 10:49

Yeah, he does like regular food, but i just thought hed enjoy a specific type of food more. Thanks for the advice people!

ginosanti · Post by **ginosanti** » 31 Jul 2006, 11:31

I have always liked the sleek looks of this fish, in combination with the subtle coloring.
Mine are happy eating flakes. I do remember that it took mine about twoo weeks to adjust to his new surroundings!

Maybe yours is still shy.

apistomaster · Post by **apistomaster** » 31 Jul 2006, 17:37

Matt,
Touche' That's what I get for posting when I should be sleeping.