feeding a large/adolescent GSP

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statius
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feeding a large/adolescent GSP

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My GSP is...well, he/she must be coming up on 3--3.5 inches, is very plump and healthy looking, and vigorous. My question is this: is my GSP big enough now to be at the 'feed only 3-4 times a week stage' (as I understand is the case for adults), or should I continue to feed everyday (and yes, I've read the 'library' entries, but did not see my question answered)?
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Post by Pufferpunk »

I would feed every other day.
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Post by RTR »

The lurker predators such as pignose, Congo, Palembang's can as adults go to less frequent feeding. The more active hunter predators should still be on alternate day feeding for me.
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Post by Pufferpunk »

At 6", I went every other to every 3 days, if they were fed well, w/nutricious foods. Generally, if they got something small & easily digestable, such as worms, they would get fed sooner than after a big crunchy meal.
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