Lionfish

[corcoadam]

I've had a small lionfish in my tank for about 4 months. He was lively and eating very well for about 2 months, but now he's very lethargic and I haven't actually seen him eat in about 2 months. Some of the lower spines on his pectoral fins are broken off as well. Is there anything I can do to get him healthy again or should I just be prepared to flush?
Thanks

 

[rykna]

I'd try mixing his food with garlic. Also what type and how big is your Lion?

 

[1journeyman]

and what are you feeding?

 

[jtrzerocool]

we need a little more info on tank size, parameters of water, what your feeding, what type of lion.i would be more then happy to help but i need more info.

 

[corcoadam]

He's a volitan. My tank is a 40 gal. I'm feeding him dried shrimp currently. I was thinking that he may have gotten stuck in the filter but I wouldn't think it would happen numerous times.

 

[ophiura]

Dried shrimp? Is that all?
What are your water parameters?
What are your other inhabitants?
You will need to immediately diversify the diet...try live ghost shrimp to start.