clownfish not eating

[nate_j]

my new percula clownfish dose not want to eat, i have had him for almost a week now but when food is put in the tank he wont eat it. do you think its because im by the tank and he's still getting used to it and he eats off the bottom when i walk away....how long do you all think it will take him to start eating?

 

[entice59]

im guessing your feeding it flakes, have your tried either soaking your food in garlic or feeding it some mysis/brine shrimp
check if you see white salt like grains on the fish, it might be ich

 

[broncofish]

GrumpyOldMAn is having the same problem with his maroons. I recomend droppping some brine in there. The'll eat that for sure, especially if soaked in a little garlic