Fish hasn't eaten for four weeks

blender

Member
I've had a racoon butterfly for four weeks now and it doesn't eat. He looks very healthy and swims around like normal. I also have a purple dottyback and velvet damsel and they all get along fine. I have tons of rock that aren't live so I don't think he's scrounging any food. I give flake, brine shrimp, and some kind of frozend veggies that says butterflys will eat. Any suggestions?
 

bang guy

Moderator
Featherdusters maybe?
I believe these fish are classed as difficult for a very good reason.
I hope you fine a food it will eat soon.
Guy
 

holacanthus

Member
It hasn't been eating for 4 weeks, but it looks healthy and swims around normal? Sounds like it's finding food somewhere! A whole month without food, and butterflies are somewhat like canaries in a coal mine, I'd say hes eating something. I believe Raccons are nocturnal so try and see if ou see him foraging around after lights off! Good luck with him!
 

phil1964

Member
I have had fish go 3 & 4 weeks without eating then...
Happened most with butterflies and angles.
I have had very good luck with butterflies and angles eating frozen blood worms.
 
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