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Has anyone herd of or tried to feed an Eastern fish? I had one that would not feed since I got it. I tried F/T pinkies, Brained F/T pinkies, worms and scented pinkies. No luck. I was doing a water change on my fish tank when i noticed a dying Tetra. I figured what the hell, why let it go to waist? It was eaten almost instantly! I dont know if it was because it was alive and mooving or what but i did not think these guys were big on sushi? I will try a live pink tomorrow and test the "live and moving" theory.

If you mean getulus or eastern milks, yes, on many occasions.

Mike

Yes LTT Eastern Milks. I have'nt read in any of the literature about them eating fish. You say you have had this same experience? Should i get pinkies or feeder goldfish to keep this one eating?

I'm going back a long time since these species were kept.
Used bait fish sold in nearby charter boat areas. Only did so because mice were not as available then.

Mike

Thanks for the info. I just put a live pink in there so im going to test the live food and see if that does it. If it does not work i have some shiners in my bait tank and will try and scent a frozen thawed pink with them.

Mike

Hey...Is it possible the Eastern thought the Tetra was a Skink? I've often wondered if Eastern Milk hatchlings feed on hatchling Prairie Skinks in the wild. (Perfect size, shape and timing) Anyone have experience or info on this? TJ.

I have sometimes scented pinks with tuna fish, something about that fishy smell. Paul Weaver taught me that trick and it usually can work on a stubborn baby milk of any ssp.

Dave
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That is a great idea. I will try it now. The live pink has been in with it for a few hours and no dice. I am going for the tuna idea.

The snake is from the finger lake region in NY so could it be a locality thing that fish are a part of this bloodlines natural food?

Scented Tuna-Pink did not work. Will try a plain old shiner tomorrow.