Hydrolycus Armatus Thread #04

user134679 · 26-10-2011, 03:36 PM

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misty · 26-10-2011, 07:39 PM

Nice! How big are they?

widjajas · 26-10-2011, 09:05 PM

my armatus ard 9"+ likes BIG goldfish (1.5-2") compared to smaller/baby gf.

if pour small n big ones together, it sure aims the BIG ones first

oddballz82 · 26-10-2011, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by widjajas

my armatus ard 9"+ likes BIG goldfish (1.5-2") compared to smaller/baby gf.

if pour small n big ones together, it sure aims the BIG ones first

I did a read-up and found that GF are actually not very good to be used as feeders as they contain Thiaminase (An enzyme, a chemical compound that destroys or inactivates thiamine. Thiamine is an important vitamin also known as Vitamin B1. There is not just one type of thiaminase, but several different ones, some of which can be produced by bacteria, fungi, plants and potentially animals)

Source taken from:
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/ca/volume...thiaminase.htm

user134679 · 26-10-2011, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by misty

Nice! How big are they?

8-9"

Getting a little crowded.

steya · 28-10-2011, 05:52 PM

I'm in the midst of mp train my 3 armatus. 8-9". It's nearly 2weeks now but still no luck. Tankmates are PBs, Gatf & 3 bar it. After the 1st week of starving... Only the Gatf & 3 bar took mp already but not the armatus. PBs are on mp all along.

Feel like giving up already.

Ben · 29-10-2011, 04:16 AM

hang in there, the concensus i have is that you probably need 4-6weeks. i am gonna start my little ones on mp training soon, not sure if i can tahan 4-6weeks too.

TuNA · 29-10-2011, 10:22 AM

It will be easier to train while they are young. May need to starve longer for older pieces.

tifanis79 · 29-10-2011, 12:47 PM

Our friends overseas(US) seem to be having problems getting their Armatus above 18 inches. All these were fed dead foods. I wonder how those in Singapore will do on dead foods.

steya · 29-10-2011, 12:50 PM

Feeding them feeders or dead food, will it affect their growth?

26-10-2011, 03:36 PM	#1
user134679 Arofanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 275	Hydrolycus Armatus Thread #04 Sharing

26-10-2011, 07:39 PM	#2
misty Arofanatic Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 125	Nice! How big are they?

26-10-2011, 09:05 PM	#3
widjajas Dragon Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,015	my armatus ard 9"+ likes BIG goldfish (1.5-2") compared to smaller/baby gf. if pour small n big ones together, it sure aims the BIG ones first

28-10-2011, 05:52 PM	#6
steya Dragon Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 517	I'm in the midst of mp train my 3 armatus. 8-9". It's nearly 2weeks now but still no luck. Tankmates are PBs, Gatf & 3 bar it. After the 1st week of starving... Only the Gatf & 3 bar took mp already but not the armatus. PBs are on mp all along. Feel like giving up already.

29-10-2011, 04:16 AM	#7
Ben Dragon Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,918	hang in there, the concensus i have is that you probably need 4-6weeks. i am gonna start my little ones on mp training soon, not sure if i can tahan 4-6weeks too.

29-10-2011, 10:22 AM	#8
TuNA Dragon Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 1,254	It will be easier to train while they are young. May need to starve longer for older pieces.

29-10-2011, 12:47 PM	#9
tifanis79 Arofanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 492	Our friends overseas(US) seem to be having problems getting their Armatus above 18 inches. All these were fed dead foods. I wonder how those in Singapore will do on dead foods.

29-10-2011, 12:50 PM	#10
steya Dragon Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 517	Feeding them feeders or dead food, will it affect their growth?

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