Enticing a GCG to eat. . .

kpclown

Member
I purchased a Green Clown Goby for my nano tank on the 25th. This is my first marine fish and I am inexperienced to say the least. He was a bit stressed as he had arrived in the store that afternoon and I had picked him up that same day. I decided against feeding him that first day as I knew he would not take to feeding in such a frightened state. This morning after being off a day, I decided he may try to eat so I went ahead and started to get a meal prepared. I soaked a few pellets of Ocean Nutrion Formula One in some Kent Marine Garlic Extreme soak. I also added in a drop of Kent Marine Zoa to the pellet soak. I dropped in three pellets as close to him as possible, two of them dropped in front of him and the other floated away. He still seemed very scared and ignored the food presented to him. My Peppermint Shrimp and two Hermits quickly scurried over and devoured the food in minutes. The shrimp acted as if I had just given him a can of Redbull! He ran up the sides of the tank and swam across the surface of the water. The GCG has been hiding all day, and any attempt for me to view him results in him finding a new hiding spot. What are my options and how do I get him to eat. I acclimated him using the "Drip method" and he is the only fish in the tank. Should I go out and get some live Brine Shrimp, would that do the trick? Please help if you can, I would hate to lose the little guy!
 

nycbob

Active Member
its not uncommon for a new fish to not eat the few days. i wouldnt worry about it until a week later if it continues.
 

kpclown

Member
Wow thanks for the fast replies! I will attempt to use some frozen Mysis tommorow. This is my first fish so I may be panicing, thanks again for the help.
 

meowzer

Moderator
Originally Posted by KPclown
http:///forum/post/3179090
Wow thanks for the fast replies! I will attempt to use some frozen Mysis tommorow. This is my first fish so I may be panicing, thanks again for the help.
LOL...Welcome to the boards and the hobby
Don;t panic.....just come here if you have any questions, you may not always get such a quick answer, but you will get good ones
 

kpclown

Member
The tank has been up and running for about two months now. Unfortunatly my little GCG managed to jump thrue the cover and land on the floor. . .
 

peasofme

Member
clowns are a known pain to feed. mine will only eat live black worms. one worm in the morning. one at night. their mouths are small, their throats even smaller, and their bellies also small. they're supposed to be in systems where they can eat micro fauna and things off of coral all day long. mine is skinny cause he is not.
 
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