Fish Eating Well and Losing Weight

[sundog101]

I may take some flack for this but I got an orangespotted filefish. I did a lot of research and he's eating well. The problem is he's really thin. He was thin when I got him (as expected) and after about a month he hasn't put on any weight and I think even lost weight.

So... He's been in my biocube for a month now. I feed live white worms, live black worms, mysis, and baby brine shrimp. He eats 3 times a day. I made a type feeder for the white worms where I drop about 10 in a pipette with holes. He then pulls the worms out. That lasts him about an hour. I also have acros in my tank that he nibbles on.

I'm getting worried that he's still so thin. His behavior is normal and his appetite is great. I'm starting to think there could be an intestinal issue/parasite. I'm just really hesitant to medicate that type of fish.

Any opinions/advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[melypr1985]

Have you seen any white stingy poop coming from him? If you haven't noticed, start watching him for it. That's a sure sign of intestinal parasites

 

[sundog101]

I've not noticed any yet, but I'll watch for it.

 

[sundog101]

I thinking about just going ahead and medicating. Looking at him I'm not sure how much time I've got. Right now I'm thinking it could be two things:
1. Intestinal parasite
2. Possibly some intestinal issue or irritation caused from a diet of mainly worms and not his natural diet.

 

[melypr1985]

You can administer Metroplex in his food by soaking it and Seachem's Focus into it. That makes it reef safe though it's a good idea to run carbon if you dont already.... just in case ;)