First Clown, not eating

[600k4]

Hello all, I got my first perc clown today, about 4 hours ago. I put some brine shrimp in the tank and he doesn't eat it. He will take a piece but then spit it out. Should I worry? I have a pic, it's really blurry but i'll post it anyway. Also how can I tell if it's a tank bred clown? It was $22.00. Please help. Thanks

 

[mr_bill]

I predict on day three he will eat. The often don't eat for a few days, so nothing to be alarmed about. First two days he's going to look for a home, shelter first then food.

 

[600k4]

ok, thanks Mr. Bill... I am also going to buy cyclopeeze to see if that works based on a recommendation I just found from a similar post.

 

[mr_bill]

Originally Posted by 600k4
ok, thanks Mr. Bill... I am also going to buy cyclopeeze to see if that works based on a recommendation I just found from a similar post.
Ok, but I would be willing to bet a large amount that for sure nothing is going to work day1 for sure.

 

[alyssia]

Originally Posted by Mr_Bill
Ok, but I would be willing to bet a large amount that for sure nothing is going to work day1 for sure.
I agree with Mr Bill. If he still isn't eating after a couple of days you might want to try soaking his food in garlic.

 

[600k4]

OK, Thanks for the info. :happyfish