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New clown wont eat

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Guest, Jan 14, 2012.

  1. Guest

    Guest Guest

    I just bought 2 new black and white clowns, 16 hours ago, the big one wont eat, i feed the same product as the store was feeding and it would float down right in front of her face, nothing.  Tired other products as well, including frozen.  Could it be she is still nervous? also shes in a reef so i know she could eat anything that is in there.  And water is all good before you ask
     
  2. blackx-runner

    blackx-runner Administrator Website Team Leadership Team

    It may still be stressed out. Also try different foods and soak in some garlic. Maybe even some live foods to entice her to eat.
     
  3. beckerj3

    beckerj3 Expert Reefkeeper Board of Directors Leadership Team GIRS Member

    +1 on the garlic.  That's always helped when I've had a fish that won't eat.
     
  4. Guest

    Guest Guest

    when you say soak in garlic, like what, add the food in some water with garlic salt, let rest then give to the fish?
     
  5. blackx-runner

    blackx-runner Administrator Website Team Leadership Team

    they make garlic additives specifically for that purpose. Kent Garlic extreme is one of them. There are different brands.
     
  6. nick

    nick Well-Known ReefKeeper

    Quit throwing food in there before your levels go up. Just do once a day feeding and try something different each time. They can go for a little bit without food. Heck even my big butt has gone longer than 16hrs before
     

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