My fish won't eat!!!

Kris F · #1 02-26-2003, 01:02 AM

Hey everyone, I just signed up and thought I'd say Hi.
I'm a beginner saltwater enthusiast amd was wondering if anyone could help me out with a problem I have with my new fish. I just bought two percula clownfish and everytime I've fed them so far, the agressive one seems to be scaring the smaller guy, and he won't eat. I hope someone can help me as I don't know what to do. Thanx!

Aquattro · #2 02-26-2003, 01:44 AM

Kris, try dropping food at both ends of the tank at the same time.

zulu_principle · #3 02-26-2003, 03:08 AM

If the food is being all consumed, fill up (overfeed) the larger (female) and eventually the male will get something to eat.

Just watch your NH3 as the overfeeding will eventually cause some parameters to change. Make sure all of the food is being consumed.

Another method that has worked for me is one sinking food, like mysis and another floating food, like flake.

Hope that helps.

Wendell

Kris F · #4 02-26-2003, 03:42 AM

Thanx for the replies! I'm gonna try those out over the next few days.
By the way, what an informative site you guys got here. Great work!