newbie here

[FISHforLIFE]

Hi im new to the forum and new to the Tropical Fish hobby. I bought a 20 gallon tank and 4 Cherry Barbs. My learning curve has been steep!! LOL! I probably put the barbs in way too soon but they are doing fine and Im doing daily water changes right now....trying to get the amonia level down.

I bought an aqaurium to remind me daily of my new philosophy on work and life. I have really gotten into the Fish! Philosophy based on the Seattle Pike Place Fish Market. Anyway, having fun and learning a lot. My goal is to become a good "hobbyist", add fish, and just be reminded by them to "live fully" each day.

Later,

Tyler

btw...my barbs dont seem to eat when i feed them. any reason? Ive learned that they can go awhile without eating but im concerned for the long haul.

 

[FishNoob]

to the forums! You might try some different types of foods for your barbs to get them to eat.

Ed

 

[Fiddlesticks]

to the forums

 

[jams.alaskan]

to the forum. Maybe try some bloodworm to coax them to eat - your lfs should have some great suggestions.

ALASKA

 

[snowyangel]

Welcome to the forums! When i owned tiger and rosey barbs, they loved Tubifex worms and Brine shrimp pellets for treats

 

[cutechic]

Welcome to TFF, Tyler! As the others suggested, try some frozen foods. When I had them, they loved frozen bloodworms. Brine shrimp were also a good supplement.

 

[FISHforLIFE]

hey thanks all...for the food advice for my barbs. I went out and got some micro pellets that says its for tetras, barbs, and small fish...they seem to take to the pellets better than the flakes.

I will also take the advice and get some blood worms and brine shrimp.

I will keep you posted on my progress.

thanks,

Tyler

 

[Inchworm]

Hi FISHforLIFE

Welcome to the forum!