Scared Hippo Tang

[randyrags]

I had an Emporer Angel that killed many fish. He tormented my hippo tang into a hole and he barely eats or comes out. I finally got rid of the Emporer and the Hippo still is so skiddish 2 weeks later and I still can't get him to eat. He is getting so skinny and not looking good. I tried moving one of the rocks and he about jumped out of the tank. He still hides 100% of the time. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated...

 

[dmanatee]

maybe move all the rocks around and keep the lights off for a day or two?

 

[beth]

Moving rocks around is only going to make him more scared. What is the tank size and the water conditions?

 

[randyrags]

It is a 90 gallon. Will take readings again when I get home from work. Thanks again!

 

[beth]

You can try using a bird feeding syringe to get food down toward the fish, but avoid causing stress.