scorpion/rock fish not eating

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  1. nunch

    nunch Aiptasia Anemone

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    I added him about 2-2 1/2 weeks ago. in transfer he threw up what was in his stomach. then ate very well next day. hasn't eaten since. over 2 weeks now, i put it right in his face and nothing. before the transfer he was eating like a hog every day, attacking food as soon as it hit the water. i tried garlic, what else can i do?
     
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    {Nano}Reefer Dragon Wrasse

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    how old is the tank you moved him too?
     
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  3. nunch

    nunch Aiptasia Anemone

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    about 18 months, the tank I moved him from was only about 6 months
     
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    what have you been trying to feed him?
     
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  5. nunch

    nunch Aiptasia Anemone

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    silversides
     
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    {Nano}Reefer Dragon Wrasse

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    thats very wierd, he did better in the newer tank? i dont know, moving him back might cause too much stress, im with mr. Pack... have you tried live foods?
     
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    nunch Aiptasia Anemone

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    nah I haven't, but I've been thinking about it. it's just I also have a large grouper and puffer (actually all my fish are large) that don't let any food past them. rock fish is much more timid, i think i might just waste my $. but i guess worth a try
     
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    {Nano}Reefer Dragon Wrasse

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    he might just be too fragile to be in there with all of those big fish.
     
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    nunch Aiptasia Anemone

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    he's the biggest though
     
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    {Nano}Reefer Dragon Wrasse

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    hmmm, i dont know... that doesnt sound right, but maybe he is still adjusting, any signs of malnutrition?
     
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