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Question on feeding parancistrus aurantiacus

Posted: 12 Dec 2013, 14:20
by Orinocensis1
Hello, I recently acquired a group of 4 looks like 2 males and 2 females, from my LFS (might pick up another 2) anyways, I was just wondering what you guys that have this species are feeding them. I know they are omnivores so I have been adding green wafers, and also been adding earthworm sticks (don't know if they are eating it because I also have a couple groups of Cory cats in the tank as well. Just wanted to know what you guys feed them though, thanks in advance.

Joe

Re: Question on feeding parancistrus aurantiacus

Posted: 17 Jan 2014, 16:17
by nandusnandus
Mine obliterate fresh zucchini. They also show interest in sinking shrimp pellets.

Re: Question on feeding parancistrus aurantiacus

Posted: 26 Jan 2014, 05:12
by mcaquatic
How is your group doing? Mine will eat almost anything i feed them but seem to really like zucchini and butternut squash. I originally had five that were residing in my 90g planted tank. I lost one right away but the other four acclimated well but always seemed to be breathing hard. I recently moved them and two new ones to my 125 with my L14s. I have a lot of current, filters, and air pumps going on that tank so I thought it would be better oxygenated but lost three of my group. The remaining three still seem to be breathing fast. I think I am having an oxygen issue with them.