Filefish dying????

[SpawnGawn]

Hey guys


I got this filefish about 2 weeks ago and he has been doing fine. When I got up this morning and looked in the tank he was in one spot. He has not moved all day! He is alive, but I don't know if he is sick or what. I took a little video of him. What do you think. I don't know much about this fish. I got him so he could knock out some aphasia.





Thanks guys


SG

 

[Reefer Addict]

Has he been getting enough to eat? They are pretty slow, other fish tend to outcompete them for food.

 

[mfinn]

I would not expect that fish to be alive tomorrow morning. :(

My matted file fish seems to hold its own against the other fish in my tank when I add food, and he is anything but slow. I've been trying to sneak up on him with a net.

 

[SpawnGawn]

Has he been getting enough to eat? They are pretty slow, other fish tend to outcompete them for food.

I have seen him eat, so I don't know if is not getting enough or what.

 

[SpawnGawn]

I would not expect that fish to be alive tomorrow morning. :(

My matted file fish seems to hold its own against the other fish in my tank when I add food, and he is anything but slow. I've been trying to sneak up on him with a net.

I just tried to catch him and he did not even flinch when I put a net on him. =(

 

[_Alex_]

What other fish are in the tank? And what are parameters at?

 

[Steelerfan747]

Sorry to hear but think positive. Look and see if he eats. Good luck

 

[Mike&Terry]

He is way too thin. When first introduced to a tank, they may be slower at responding to food. If you have assertive eaters in the tank, he may be getting out-competed. These fish are also omnivores and do better if offered either some macro algae or nori on a clip.

Hope you can save him.