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10-18-2003, 06:01 PM
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Automotive Paint Nerd
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Getting fish to eat for the first time?
Are there any good methods for getting fish to eat for the first time? I have a big bluejaw trigger and he is not eating (we are on day #3). Just shows no interest in my wide range of foods I'm offering (brine, homemade mush, cyclopeeze, mysis, krill). Any suggestions? When should I start to really worry about him getting sick/dying because of it?
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10-18-2003, 06:10 PM
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Eat more PIE
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go to the market get a clam cracked it open on the half shell put it on the sandbed and wait. 
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10-18-2003, 09:09 PM
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Automotive Paint Nerd
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Livonia, MI
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Ooo, thats a good idea, thanks! I just worry about the poor guy.
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10-18-2003, 09:14 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: NJ
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I tend to let the fish naturally find its way around the tank...
For the first feeding usually they will peck at some algae .. and as they feel more comfortbale they will eat the flake food etc etc.
At this point the fish are practically eating it out of my hand...
If it goes one two three days with no eating then there is a problem.. stressed ? sick ?
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10-18-2003, 09:56 PM
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Automotive Paint Nerd
Join Date: Oct 2002
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He is not stressed or sick. He mouths it, but spits it back out (the frozen stuff). He better figure out that is all he is getting or he will be a hungry little fish.
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10-19-2003, 01:01 PM
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Automotive Paint Nerd
Join Date: Oct 2002
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Well I got some clams and broke one up and put it in. I'll let you know if he goes after it or not. I'm starting to worry a wee bit.
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10-19-2003, 02:26 PM
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Eat more PIE
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Ok thanks that definately should peak his intrest,if not then I would worry .
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10-19-2003, 03:45 PM
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Automotive Paint Nerd
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Well he is a blue jaw so I'm not sure, being more planktavoric (is that a word) if that is what he would be interested in. |
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10-19-2003, 05:31 PM
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Little fish in a big pond
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I find Blue Jaws can be somewhat neurotic when they first arrive. I've got a male/female "pair" (read: they live together) and the male plays "dead" even though he's been here for many weeks. The female is more outgoing...
My male eats, but not with the same gusto that the female does.
I wouldn't worry too much, but perhaps giving him some space (observe from a vantage point where he can't see you) might let him relax a bit.
HTH
Jenn
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10-19-2003, 06:08 PM
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Automotive Paint Nerd
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Yeah I had a BJ that jumped out before who was very neruotic as well. I just want him to stay happy and healthy and am trying to figure out his likes in the food area.
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10-20-2003, 12:51 PM
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Automotive Paint Nerd
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Well he is definitely becoming more aggressive toward food I put in, but I still don't think I've seen him actually swallow anything. Once he gets over it and figures out that is all he is getting, I think he'll be fine. I'll keep you advised.
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10-20-2003, 01:17 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: NJ
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PaintGuru have you tried Formula One ? This is like crack to fish hehehe.. .All my fish just attack it full force.. my clown brings a bunch back to his pad to snack on later and to feed the anemone.. quite cool to watch... Can't give it to them all the time though...
If he don't eat that then In my opinon something is wrong... again my 2 cents..
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10-20-2003, 01:27 PM
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Automotive Paint Nerd
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Actually I'm out of Form 1, I'm giving him my homemade mush and a few other things. I'll have to go pick some up.
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10-21-2003, 06:58 AM
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Automotive Paint Nerd
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All is well (I think). He started eating my homemade mush like mad. Now if he would just not be so paranoid of me I'd be happy . |
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10-21-2003, 07:18 AM
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Shark
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Woodstock GA
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i have a lion that refuses to eat it is early day 3. i am going to try some feeder shrimp today. if he does not eat then i have no clue. i have been trying frozen sliders. any advice?
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