Help! Hippo tang not eating!!

Discussion in 'ASAP' started by TBar100, Sep 30, 2007.

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  1. TBar100

    TBar100 Plankton

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    Well I did not see him eat any BBS, but I put some of my real meaty food in the tank, and he did take a couple of pieces, and was poking at some more but missed them. Thanks, I feel much better now he is starting to eat. He was probably nervous. As he gets bigger, I am sure I will have to bring him back, it would be too cruel to keep him in such a small tank. Right now he is very small, but I will see how it goes.

    Thanks again!

    Marc
     
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  3. crappyballer

    crappyballer Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    you could also try soaking the food in garlic extract, i have never tried to get fish to eat but i've heard it works pretty well. and don't forget the less you feed them the slower they will grow. i feed my fish every other day.
     
  4. TBar100

    TBar100 Plankton

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    Yes, I only feed my saltwater fish about every 3 days. They are always plump looking but now that I got this one, I may start to feed every 2 days.

    Marc