Feeding of a Fahaka.

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Dodsy
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Feeding of a Fahaka.

Post by Dodsy »

How much are you meant to feed a Fahaka ?

Feed him till he dont want anymore or twice a day or something ?

I dont wanna overffed them lol
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Re: Feeding of a Fahaka.

Post by bertie 83 »

2 or 3 times a week for an adult just enough to make his tummy slightly round, not to capacity
It's amazing how easy maintenance is. If done regularly and thoroughly
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Re: Feeding of a Fahaka.

Post by Pufferpunk »

Depends on how large it is. Mine gets a good meal 2x/week & smaller meals in-between, when his tank mates get fed.
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Re: Feeding of a Fahaka.

Post by Dodsy »

Thats good then. my mate reckons he's gonna feed his 2 times a day lol

The poor thing will be massive and fat after a week lol
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Re: Feeding of a Fahaka.

Post by xrayjeeper83 »

Ya thats a bad idea
RTR wrote:Fahakas do not have tank mates, they may have swimming food reserves.
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Re: Feeding of a Fahaka.

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Obesity leads to fatty liver disease & a shorter lifespan.
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