How do I get my new angelfish to eat?

[lesleybird]

Hi, I bought a Majestic angel yesterday and am having a difficult time getting it to eat. Saw it eat a couple of live brine shrimp, but not enough to sustain it for any length of time. Any suggestions? It seems like the other fish in my tank are much faster eaters. By the time he comes out of hiding the food is all gone. He looks healthy and is not thin looking, but I am afraid if he does not eat better it will not last. Lesley

 

[michaeltx]

you might try adding more food to try to get some left hwen he comes out or adding more once he comes out.other than that I dont have any ideas.
Mike

 

[dreeves]

Give it a few days to settle in...

 

[lesleybird]

I think he is about 5 inches.....can't find my measuring tape. He was very very expensive! Lesley

 

[bdhough]

Use a turkey baster and squirt some gently down to him. Also try soaking the food in garlic first.... Once you put the food in immediatly hide too. You're a source of his shyness....