Bichir Food?

[Spykce]

I work at a seafood and poultry wholesale supplier to restraunts. We do some retail to, but that's not important. I was wondering if anyone knows of anything I could feed my bichirs from here. We get fresh stuff in everyday. Shrimp, Fish, Livers, Scallops, Clams. Would they eat smelt if I cut it up? They are all about 5 to 7 inches right now.

 

[FreddytheFish]

I'd do fish, shrimp, etc., but no land based meats.

As for smelt, I have no idea. :huh:

 

[Spykce]

Should I shell the shrimp first? Cut the tail off? Or just throw the whole thing in?

 

[FreddytheFish]

I believe that most people thaw it and peel it, and that's about it.

 

[Spykce]

Cool, thanks.

 

[FreddytheFish]

:OT:
BTW, have you decided on a tank size for your new bichir tank?

 

[Spykce]

If I buy a new one I am getting a 120. However I have been finding a lot of used ones, around 90 to 150 gallons for much cheaper. MUCH. With it being near christmas though I don't have the spare money right now. So anywhere from 90 to 150. I will be sure to post pictures when I have it and set up.

 

[FreddytheFish]

Sweet. Can't wait for the pix!

 

[wwildcats04]

why no land based meats... mine eat beef heart and its there fav. Dont worry they dont get it to often. I've noticed that they are not a big fan of squid

 

[beblondie]

Actually you can give them chicken gizzards and livers just remove any fat you can.
Most fish have a hard time digesting fat thats why if you buy beefheart at say a grocers you have to cut it into strips and remove any fat -Anne