shakarn7 Posted October 23, 2011 Report Share Posted October 23, 2011 Just acquired a friends barramundi. About 16cm. Along with his 6ft fish tank. Not sure on how to take care of him yet. Doing a little research now. However he hasn't eaten since he got here. It's been 3 days now. Need help to get Barra eating again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted October 23, 2011 Report Share Posted October 23, 2011 Hey mate. Welcome to the forum. :-). What are you trying to feed him? I would get some live feeder fish and put them in. He will eat once he is hungry. Any photos??? Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_95 Posted October 23, 2011 Report Share Posted October 23, 2011 Be carefuwith live feeders, they often carry parrisites. Have you tried to feed it yet? l know people feed them white bait. Welcome to the forum :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trev68 Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 A few things you should probably do with barra. Create a quarantine tank to treat feeder fish prior to feeding. Methylene blue is a useful tool for treatment. Paracide tablets can become expensive if using every time you buy feeders. Another good tip is if you own a large predator, breeding your own supply of feeders is a good idea. Mollies, platys, swords are good for this as they are prolific breeders and reasonably cheap to start with. We had a 35cm barra (Barry) that i used to hand feed until he tried to take my hand off one day! But have fun with him, they are a nice fish with plenty of personality Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbites Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 Methylene blue won't do much for internal parasites.... breeding your own feeders is the cheapest option - live bearers are good - convict cichlids breed like flies too and are good parents raising the live food for you a hungry fish will get the hang of pellets after a while - my Murray cod loves live fish but will eat pellets even though he appears to look at me like I'm feeding him 2nd rate food! He does get rosy barbs and guppies from my pond for treats which he's always happy to have.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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