So, yesterday morning, I did it. I finally broke down and got the fish I have wanted since I began my saltwater journey about 6 months ago... an Atlantic Longnose Butterfly (Rosy Butterfly). I just adore him already. He's beautiful, full of personality, and generally just a great addition. His name is "Spike". He and the flame angel tend to chase each other every now and again, but otherwise everyone is getting along great... but I worried I'm about to run into a problem.
So this guy is supposed to be one of the absolute hardiest and most adaptable of all the captive butterflies, but he's not eating. He originally ate Mysis yesterday, but has completely stopped eating. And I have tried EVERYTHING. My nitrates are going to be through the roof, lol. Anyhow, I have tried frozen mysis, frozen brine, frozen squid, frozen carnivore mix, fresh mussels on the half-shell and free floating, freeze dried brine, tubiflex worms, frozen blood worms, chopped fresh shrimp, flakes, pellets, EVERYTHING! Is it possible that this thing will starve himself to death? And does anyone have any other ideas?
So this guy is supposed to be one of the absolute hardiest and most adaptable of all the captive butterflies, but he's not eating. He originally ate Mysis yesterday, but has completely stopped eating. And I have tried EVERYTHING. My nitrates are going to be through the roof, lol. Anyhow, I have tried frozen mysis, frozen brine, frozen squid, frozen carnivore mix, fresh mussels on the half-shell and free floating, freeze dried brine, tubiflex worms, frozen blood worms, chopped fresh shrimp, flakes, pellets, EVERYTHING! Is it possible that this thing will starve himself to death? And does anyone have any other ideas?