need some quick info

[julius]

My buddy gave me his Bi color parrotfish he's about 4in long. He's moving out of state tomorrow,The parrotfish as being getting harrassed by the triggers big time what should I do,I dont want them to kill the poor fellow they already chewed his tail fins half way off help me please. Another friend of mine has a 125 but there not at home right now should I give it to them in the mean time what should I do.

 

[julius]

He didnt make it poor little guy.

 

[liontamer]

Sorry man, but thats triggers for u. Just can predict some of em. Hope it wasnt too much of a mess?

 

[julius]

Naw man he died of stress I put him in the qt but he didnt make it throuht the night. I couldnt leave him in the 75gal to brutal. I was going to give im to my buddy that has a 125 but they wasnt at home.

 

[hewetton]

Even without the trigger, your parrot probably would die from starvation. They have a very specialized diet, which is algae enbedded in coral skeleton. They actually chew them up, and digest algae part and excrete the pulverized coral skeleton. Only a few of them actually will accept substitute food in captivity. Don't feel too bad. Just remember to know what you're getting next time so that this won't happen again.

 

[julius]

yea I read in my book they only eat corals and algae, Thats why I tried to hold to him until the next day but he didnt survive too stressed.