Jan July 5, 2012 Share July 5, 2012 (edited) It's the Male Watanabei Angelfish that had ich, swollen eye and injury to it's side. He's a big fish about 6.5". I've tried mysis, cyclopeeze, rotifers and today my fish food, again. He finally started taking nips at the food but then he spits it out. He gets excited whenever I put food in the tank but I never see him eat. I've attempted force feeding once. I have to do it again but it's difficult when the fish is not sedated. Does he do this because he is suffuring with anorexia? I've read about fish being so stressed that they become anorexic. He ate last week. Does anyone know what I can use to sedate a fish? I'll try anything. apparently he's healthy enough to still be alive. He swims around just fine. He was also flashing last night. He kept flashing his swollen eye against whatever he could find. I thought he would abrade it but he didn't. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. thanks. Edited July 5, 2012 by Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypertech July 5, 2012 Share July 5, 2012 Try live brine and then put some frozen brine in with the live brine to get it used to eating frozen foods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trockafella July 5, 2012 Share July 5, 2012 you can also try live black worms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surf&turf July 5, 2012 Share July 5, 2012 you can also try live black worms. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan July 5, 2012 Author Share July 5, 2012 Where do I get live black worms? you can also try live black worms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surf&turf July 5, 2012 Share July 5, 2012 Pretty sure Pristine aquariums in Alexandria has them. 703 823-7878 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan July 5, 2012 Author Share July 5, 2012 Really? OK. I'll call them now. thanks so much! Pretty sure Pristine aquariums in Alexandria has them. 703 823-7878 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trockafella July 5, 2012 Share July 5, 2012 Pretty sure Pristine aquariums in Alexandria has them. 703 823-7878 they always have them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan July 5, 2012 Author Share July 5, 2012 Hmmm, constant busy. I wonder if they have power? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trockafella July 5, 2012 Share July 5, 2012 Hmmm, constant busy. I wonder if they have power? Our phones at work are down too, I work like 10 min from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan July 5, 2012 Author Share July 5, 2012 They answered. They have them. I'm there! TY!!! Our phones at work are down too, I work like 10 min from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origami July 5, 2012 Share July 5, 2012 For future reference, I've seen them at Centreville Aquarium, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan July 5, 2012 Author Share July 5, 2012 (edited) I got them. Hey Pristine has some awesome looking fish. They also have a huge assortment of foods. They also have the largest hermit crabs I have ever seen. Those bad boys are as big as my fist. Edited July 5, 2012 by Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightline July 5, 2012 Share July 5, 2012 did he eat any of the ampipods? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schudini July 5, 2012 Share July 5, 2012 (edited) What about a garlic & Selcon soak of the food before adding to the tank? Edited July 5, 2012 by schudini Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan July 5, 2012 Author Share July 5, 2012 He wont eat them. Everything is soaked in garlic extreme and brightwell HUFA. I have to force feed. Ugh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surf&turf July 5, 2012 Share July 5, 2012 Is he by himself or is he in with other fish that are eating well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan July 5, 2012 Author Share July 5, 2012 He's with two others that are eating fine. Is he by himself or is he in with other fish that are eating well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zygote2k July 5, 2012 Share July 5, 2012 how about allowing the fish to relax and get used to its' surroundings? make the qt tank natural looking as possible and the fish will probably eat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zygote2k July 5, 2012 Share July 5, 2012 time to start raising live pods and rotifers. you got a fussy fish, use the live food and wean it to whatever you want it to eat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan July 6, 2012 Author Share July 6, 2012 These fish have been in Qt for 2 weeks now. If its not used to its surroundings by now it never will be. how about allowing the fish to relax and get used to its' surroundings? make the qt tank natural looking as possible and the fish will probably eat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallreef July 6, 2012 Share July 6, 2012 what about some algae sheets with a little fresh garlic juice pressed onto it?? I dont really like the garlic extreme.. doesnt smell as good as fresh juice..lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypertech July 6, 2012 Share July 6, 2012 These fish have been in Qt for 2 weeks now. If its not used to its surroundings by now it never will be. If you got transported to an alien world where a giant grabbed you and shoved tubes in your orifices, would you be adjusted to it in two weeks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schudini July 6, 2012 Share July 6, 2012 If you got transported to an alien world where a giant grabbed you and shoved tubes in your orifices, would you be adjusted to it in two weeks? Ahaha! Maybe if the tube contained something tasty like Lasagna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoutlaw July 6, 2012 Share July 6, 2012 If you got transported to an alien world where a giant grabbed you and shoved tubes in your orifices, would you be adjusted to it in two weeks? I guess it would depend on the orifice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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