lionfish not eating

[bruner54]

ok well i got him tuesday and i put food in his face and ive tried live feeders he just sits there and stares at the food does anyone have any suggestions

 

[usirchchris]

Originally Posted by bruner54
http:///forum/post/2684555
ok well i got him tuesday and i put food in his face and ive tried live feeders he just sits there and stares at the food does anyone have any suggestions
Keep trying wait it out...it will get hungry enough. Not sure what "live" food you have tried, but my last lion went crazy when I put ghost shrimp in after it had not eaten for three days or more.

 

[prime311]

Give it time and try a lot of different foods until you find something he'll eat.

 

[zoiescout]

My lion fish took a few days to eat. I finally dropped a whole silverside in front of him and he ate the entire fish. That is his favorite thing to eat.

 

[prime311]

Originally Posted by zoiescout
http:///forum/post/2691310
My lion fish took a few days to eat. I finally dropped a whole silverside in front of him and he ate the entire fish. That is his favorite thing to eat.

Good to hear

 

[bruner54]

he is eating now thanks for your help guys