Rleepremier Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 So i have 2 O.clowns in my aquapod 12gal. I originally had 1 and added the 2nd 1 a week later. the first 1 is eating like a champ. live shrimp, nls marine, and frozen mysis is what i feed them. i feed alittle everyday. i also have a new sixline and he's also eating a ton. what is wrong with the 2nd clown? is this usual or should i be concerned? he will eat at most 2 1mm pellets. i doubt thats enough for him to survive. should i try flakes? if so what brand flakes are the best? Link to comment
Pickle010 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 How long ago did you add the second? I would mix it up - it may be used to flakes - you might want to try some soaked in garlic. If it's eating the pellets though, I'm sure it will be alright. Link to comment
ChrisCT Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 how long has the second clown been in the tank? took mine almost 4 days to eat, now he is a pig. Link to comment
twkoh Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 if a o. clown is not eating, something is wrong. when i got mine he was eating immediately. right after i threw him in. and he's always hungry. always. Link to comment
mrbigshot Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 just needs to become comfortable. sometimes mine will ignore food if there preoccupied trying to kill there reflection Link to comment
Rleepremier Posted February 1, 2011 Author Share Posted February 1, 2011 he was eating frozen brine when i bought him. i got him last friday the 28th. hes always begging and swimming near the top when i'm near. but then just smells the food and ignores it. i may try some flake food and see what happens. Link to comment
Pickle010 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 if a o. clown is not eating, something is wrong. Wrong - not all Os will react the same way. he was eating frozen brine when i bought him. i got him last friday the 28th. hes always begging and swimming near the top when i'm near. but then just smells the food and ignores it. i may try some flake food and see what happens. It's not uncommon for a clown to go 4 or 5 days without eating in a new tank. Keep offering it foods and it will come around. Link to comment
FishStrings Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 He may just be living off pods. You can try marine flakes or brine shrimp. Link to comment
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