My bangai won't eat :(

Discussion in 'Fish Food' started by mbalacan, Jan 21, 2009.

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  1. mbalacan

    mbalacan Plankton

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    I Just bought a Bangai Cardinal 3 days ago. I've tried pelets, flake and frozen food and it really doesn't seem interested. What do people suggest? Any other Bangai Cardinal Owners out there?
     
    mbalacan, Jan 21, 2009
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  2. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    What kind of frozen food are you trying? Since they are nocturnal, you may want to try feeding after the lights go out.
     
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  3. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    You could try live shrimp or live copepods. Many fish will go crazy for live foods.
     
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  4. fazool666

    fazool666 Sea Dragon

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    give them a little more time to acclimate. They should start eating within 5-7 days. I would try mysyd shrimp and even some live feeder shrimp if large enough
     
    fazool666, Jan 22, 2009
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