I am having an issue with my lion. I've had him for about a year. He's about 10-11 inches.
I feed him usually about 3 times a week. He eats selcon and vitachem soaked grocery store shrimp, silversides, and sockeye salmon.
This past week he has been acting weird. He's on a hunger strike. He hasn't had any interest in food and just perches on the back of the tank all day and night. I attached a picture. I did catch him laying in the sand early this morning but right back up there again as the day went on. Normally he is much more active and will lay in the sand, swim around and perch throughout the day. He also has some tattering on his tail. I have had him go a week without eating before but this different behavior and tattered tail has me concerned. Anybody have thoughts on what could be going on and should I do anything to help out or let it run its course?
I also tested my water
Ammonia: 0
Nitrites: 0
Nitrates: 43
Ph: 7.8
Thanks in advance!
I feed him usually about 3 times a week. He eats selcon and vitachem soaked grocery store shrimp, silversides, and sockeye salmon.
This past week he has been acting weird. He's on a hunger strike. He hasn't had any interest in food and just perches on the back of the tank all day and night. I attached a picture. I did catch him laying in the sand early this morning but right back up there again as the day went on. Normally he is much more active and will lay in the sand, swim around and perch throughout the day. He also has some tattering on his tail. I have had him go a week without eating before but this different behavior and tattered tail has me concerned. Anybody have thoughts on what could be going on and should I do anything to help out or let it run its course?
I also tested my water
Ammonia: 0
Nitrites: 0
Nitrates: 43
Ph: 7.8
Thanks in advance!