jaguar cichlids

[andyjy]

hi i have just came into posession of 2 jaguar cichlids they are around 3 inches long. they were feeding vigorously on mealworm in the petshop however in my tank they have failed to eat and have spent most of their time diggin around in a snake cave,

i do not know anything of these fish exept some info ive read this morning mostly looking for any advice tips etc. firstly what should i be feeding them at 3 inches long

any help or advice is appreciated

 

[andyjy]

they are not eating the mealworm immediately will they come out the cave and find them on the gravel or do i need remove the uneaten mealworms ??

 

[Aski247]

They get massive in size, 15+ inches. Are super aggressive and if they are a mating pair it's even worse. Sinking pellets are a great food source if they will take it. As well as frozen bloodworms/shrimp.

As adults they are absolutely stunning fish. But again will require a very large tank. 100+ gals.

Good luck with them. I have kept jags several different times. They are great fish if you are into aggressive fish.

 

[KonvictKeeper]

They get massive in size, 15+ inches. Are super aggressive and if they are a mating pair it's even worse. Sinking pellets are a great food source if they will take it. As well as frozen bloodworms/shrimp.

As adults they are absolutely stunning fish. But again will require a very large tank. 100+ gals.

Good luck with them. I have kept jags several different times. They are great fish if you are into aggressive fish.

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They are big fish, need big tanks, lots of filtration.

 

[andyjy]

ta for replies but they still aint eatin n if they dont eat they aint gona get any bigger

 

[Bl80]

Try soaking their food in garlic.... It it proven to fish to eat... It also helps heal if there's something wrong. Maybe leave your light off for a day or two....

 

[steez]

How big of a tank do you have? Also..what are you trying to feed them? Most fish won't eat for a while when they first get a new home.

I hope you know what you got yourself into though, one jag needs 125g tank. You must have a very big tank for these fish.

 

[andyjy]

mmm garlic sounds like a good idea ta 100 gallon tank i know its to small but i will grow them as much as i can then give them back to the petshop i did look at a 250 gallon but at 1200 quid its outa my price range . i have been feeding them mealworms i think they ate last night as there is no mealworms on the gravel this mornin aye a left the lights off as thats what the guy in the petshop said he said for me to give them a week with no lights on as they will explore the tank in the dark. thanks again for input much appreciated