HELP! he has stopped eating

ogre

ogre

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My Lion fish has always been a healthy eater until last week. Now he looks at the silversides like they have a problem and swims away. Could it be a freezer burn issue or something like that? The Wolf eel has no problem with the same silversides. It has been 3 feedings since he ate, I feed every other day. How do you apply garlic in this type of situation? Can you use regular minced garlic that is used for cooking?
 
sepulatian

sepulatian

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For a flavor enhancer you can use minced garlic. Add the juice to the food while it is defrosting. Have you checked your water readings? How long have you had the lion?
 
ogre

ogre

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I've had him about 3 months,in which time he has doubled in size. all readings are good with nitrate a little elevated. I just did a 25% water change today. Everybody ( yellow tang, wolf eel, 3 hermits) are all still great eaters.
 
sepulatian

sepulatian

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Originally Posted by ogre
http:///forum/post/2564370
I've had him about 3 months,in which time he has doubled in size. all readings are good with nitrate a little elevated. I just did a 25% water change today. Everybody ( yellow tang, wolf eel, 3 hermits) are all still great eaters.
It is not unusual for lions to stop eating for a short period of time. It has been a few days though so try the garlic.
 
ogre

ogre

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thanks, one more question. could thawing and refreezing the silversides be an issue? i use warm water to quickly thaw is this o.k.?
 
sepulatian

sepulatian

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Originally Posted by ogre
http:///forum/post/2564399
thanks, one more question. could thawing and refreezing the silversides be an issue? i use warm water to quickly thaw is this o.k.?
It may be. The lion will be more picky than the eel. Pick up a fresh pack and try without the garlic to see. It is alright to use warm water. I set the food in a small cup that is just for their food and add vitamins. As the food defrosts the viamins soak in. Many people use some tank water to defrost it quicker as well.
 
ogre

ogre

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today i tried the silversides that i soaked overnight. he was interested enough to nip at them but would not eat them. guess i'll be buying a new pack of silversides tomorrow. i'll let you know if it works. checked water again today and all reading are great.
 
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