As the youngsters grow, they are transferred to larger pools, where their diet is whole fish until they are about three years old and between four and five feet [1.25 - 1.5 m] long.
Kui krokodillipojad on suuremaks kasvanud, viiakse nad suurematesse tiikidesse, kus neile antakse tükeldatud kala asemel terveid kalu. Niisuguse toidu peal on nad kuni kolmeaastaseks saamiseni, mil nad on kasvanud 1,25 – 1,5 meetri pikkuseks.