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Unread 07/03/2018, 12:17 PM   #14
Calappidae
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I haven't had much luck getting mine to eat silversides. They're not really as appetizing as hard shelled food for smashers.

Come to think of it I had a hard time getting my L. Maculatas to accept silversides, both of them would nibble for about a minute or two then throw it out, all of my stomatopods have accepted krill and clams, with my G. Chiragra being the only one that doesn't actively search for the krill when she smells it (I have to hand it to her, else its like she never realizes its there, all the other smashers will swim around looking for it.)

I'd try sticking with crustacean and mollusk foods. If you really want to add some nutrition, soak any frozen goods in selcon.

Idk if its a possibility, but she could be numb to the smell of fish since she lives with two clowns or because she lives with them she's uninterested in catching fish. You're less likely to eat what you're used to living with until you finally decide you're hungry enough to taste.


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