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So starting from the beginning, I have been keeping an eye on this Australian tusk at my LFS for approx 6 weeks. Around 3 weeks ago i began asking the LFS to feed him infront of me. They told me that he is very docile compared to the other tusk they had that was very aggressive. So I did the same thing this week and last week. Still not actively eating when served food. However, the thought was that how could this fish survive 6 weeks without eating any food? Especially after going through quarantine?
Well here’s the dilemma now. I brought the fish home. He’s been here for 5 days and I am almost certain he has not eaten any food. He is in QT with a copperband. Ironically, the CB is eating like it’s going out of style and the tusk shows no interest in anything. I have tried fresh raw shrimp, scallops, two kinda of mysis, PE mysis, two kinds of brine shrimp, clam on a half shell, blood worms, squid, pellets, flake. He shows NO interest in anything. Even tried tying a piece of shrimp to fishing line and hanging it from the top of the tank. No interest...
But he is swimming around. Doesn’t shy away when I approach the tank. Isn’t breathing heavy and appears healthy. I just don’t understand why he won’t eat. I would honestly feel so defeated if this fish starved to death. I’m open to anything really. Thanks in advance...
Well here’s the dilemma now. I brought the fish home. He’s been here for 5 days and I am almost certain he has not eaten any food. He is in QT with a copperband. Ironically, the CB is eating like it’s going out of style and the tusk shows no interest in anything. I have tried fresh raw shrimp, scallops, two kinda of mysis, PE mysis, two kinds of brine shrimp, clam on a half shell, blood worms, squid, pellets, flake. He shows NO interest in anything. Even tried tying a piece of shrimp to fishing line and hanging it from the top of the tank. No interest...
But he is swimming around. Doesn’t shy away when I approach the tank. Isn’t breathing heavy and appears healthy. I just don’t understand why he won’t eat. I would honestly feel so defeated if this fish starved to death. I’m open to anything really. Thanks in advance...
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