New clowns won't eat

dockmasterjc · 02-13-2006, 09:23 PM

Hi guys, I just got 2 false percula's on saturday. They seem to be shy and still have not eaten anything yet. I got some Omega flake and the guy at the LFS recommended. He said they were not fussy and would eat anything. Any ideas? These are my first fish and would hate to lose them. They swim in one corner and don't stray very far. Thanks!

ouccmich · 02-13-2006, 09:33 PM

How long have you had your tank setup and what are your water parameters? What size is your tank, etc?

ChrisPrusha · 02-13-2006, 09:46 PM

I wouldn't worry just yet, but I am also curious about the questions that Michelle asked.

dockmasterjc · 02-13-2006, 10:13 PM

46 gallons, 2 months old, 30# LR fully cured, 20# base rock, skimmer and t5 lights. Water ph is 8.2, gravity is 1.22, ammonia o, nitrate 0 nitrite 0.

ChrisPrusha · 02-13-2006, 10:20 PM

Give it a few more days and see what happens!

Do they seem interested in the flake at all? Might be just a matter of finding something they enjoy.

dockmasterjc · 02-13-2006, 10:39 PM

they checked it out but would no bite, they were eating the same stuff at the store.

ChrisPrusha · 02-13-2006, 10:43 PM

I'd give it a few more days then.

If they haven't eaten by then, perhaps you can coax them with a little live food.

clockwork · 02-13-2006, 10:58 PM

Did you see them eat before buying them ?

Whats your amonnia, nitrates and nitrites at?