skiny l273

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baruch mor
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skiny l273

Post by baruch mor »

just got 3 l273, one of them look very skiny and wont eat. can i do something about him or i need to say good-bye :cry:
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Post by racoll »

I would raise water temp to 30 degrees C, and increase oxygen with as much water movement as possible. This should stimulate appetite.

Feed frozen bloodworms. They are usually the most eagerly accepted food.

Good luck.
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