Re: NANFA-- Weird Bluegill behavior?

Ty Hall (tyhall_at_mia.net)
Wed, 21 May 2003 11:47:52 -0500

I've had good luck with Hikari Cichlid Pellets. Feed them at the same time you
feed the worms. Then gradually reduce the number of worms until the fish are
eating pellets only. Works for me.

Ty

Thomas Vetre wrote:

> Can you suggest some pellet foods for them?
>
> Also, they seem to take the shrimp pellets I drop in for them and spit them
> back out immediately.
>
> TomV
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> In a message dated 5/21/03 9:46:01 AM, axess68_at_earthlink.net writes:
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> << Anyone have any ideas?? >>
>
> This is normal Bluegill behavior in a tank or in a lake. There is no answer
> except to wean them to pellet food which they will eat and thrive on, but
> not
> quite as aggressively. There is good reason why worms are a favorite bait
> for
> Bluegills. I think you will soon need a larger tank for these guys.
>
> Lee Harper
> Media, PA
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