Stubborn Aro!

**Bennlfer** · 11-06-2009, 11:39 PM

I have been trying to feed my Jardini floating Aro sticks and raw shrimp now for 5 days and he still wont swallow either of them. He takes it in his mouth and chews it for a bit and spits it out. I have cut the shrimp into super small pieces so i know its not because its too big, and i soften the sticks before giving them to him so i know its not because they are too hard. He must be just being stubborn. >=[

My questions is how long does it usually take to get them on new food? I feel bad about starving him, but i really think the sticks and shrimp should be a part of his diet.

**Crispy** · 11-07-2009, 04:26 AM

Originally Posted by Bennlfer

I have been trying to feed my Jardini floating Aro sticks and raw shrimp now for 5 days and he still wont swallow either of them. He takes it in his mouth and chews it for a bit and spits it out. I have cut the shrimp into super small pieces so i know its not because its too big, and i soften the sticks before giving them to him so i know its not because they are too hard. He must be just being stubborn. >=[

My questions is how long does it usually take to get them on new food? I feel bad about starving him, but i really think the sticks and shrimp should be a part of his diet.

You're right.... he's being stubborn. Try not feeding him for a few days at all, then give him the sticks. He'll probably change his mind and swallow them. This can be a long process and may take a bit, but don't let him starve too badly. You may want to try a few different foods during this process... market shrimp, prawns, fish fillets, earthworms, etc...

keep us updated...

**hybridguy** · 11-07-2009, 04:31 AM

I feel ya on this problem, i starved mine for 2 days and for the first time he took a fish fillet from my hand, but he has not done it again, thay are very stubborn and skittish fish. He want eat superworms or shrimp. all he wants is his freekn crickets

**Bennlfer** · 11-07-2009, 06:51 AM

Alright thanks guys. Ill keep you posted for sure.

**Crispy** · 11-07-2009, 01:50 PM

yeah, keep us updated and we'll see if we can help any further. Is this your jardini you're talking about?

**Bennlfer** · 11-07-2009, 08:43 PM

Yes it is. Im not sure if i should be doing this now because he's gonna go into his new 135 in about a week, and i dont want him to starve himself further from the move. Should i wait?