General Care Discussion :: not eating

[drgnldy]

Hermes is still not eating, I offer her veggies everyday and then find them there uneated the next day. I did put a few minnows in the tank last week and I think she may have eaten a couple of them but I did pull a couple of them out dead. So not sure if she ate them or if they are hiding in her rocks. My husband says that maybe her water may be to cold for her to eat but it is 72 degrees, I know that is a little cool but not cool enough to stop her from eating. Any suggestions. Thanks

[steve]

[edit - I made this into a new topic]

72 may not be too cold, though keeping it warmer would get her more interested. Is she eating pellets? Have you tried other treats? (worms, tuna fish, dried shrimp...)

Are you using a water heater?

[drgnldy]

I think she ate a couple grapes yesterday, not the healthiest but a start. I have tried pellets, dried shrimp, dried krill, fresh minnows and several vegetables. I got my son to try yesterday as she did live in his place for a year and I think she ate the grapes. She seems happy enough, I guess she will eat when she is hungry.
I bought her a kiddy pool yesterday to take in the backyard while I am gardening. I take the birds out back when digging in the dirt, they love it except they are afraid of worms. The cats come and join us, I have quite the little menagere to help me pull weeds.