How to fatten a zebra up?

[andrewcoxon]

hi guys,

i was just wondering what the best way to fatten a zebra up is..... it might sound like a stupid question (i.e feed them lots!) but its harder than it sounds. as some of you know i bought some zebras and one in particular was very thin and had sunken eyes. iv had them for 2 months now and he has put on a little weight and his eyes are not sunken anymore... but no matter when i seem to feed them during the day they never eat.... they only really eat at night. i feed them a mix of tetra prima, home made fish food (squid, prawn, mussel, carrot, peas) and frozen blood worm. i am now at the point where i want to really fatten them up so if anyone has any hints or tips please share them!

kind regards,

andrew

p.s also i want to know your feeding process... ie once daily, twice daily, little and often... only at night....ect

[dave]

Little and often, my fish eat during the day but it is an unlit tank.

The diet seems a little short in carbohydrate. Try using crushed Doromin Cichlid Sticks, mine love it and it keeps mine pretty fat.

I also use Frozen Artemia, Bloodworm, Tetra Prima, King British Flake.

Dave

[Barbie]

Warmer water usually is the key ingredient if the diet is varied enough, IMO.

Barbie