Clown not eating.

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  1. Scubagator87

    Scubagator87 Skunk Shrimp

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    mine did the same thing, dont worry about they'll eat eventually. i was worried too and mine also would look interested but not eat. Give it a few more days before you get really worried. And a little garlic never hurt
     
    Scubagator87, Aug 28, 2008
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  2. PackLeader

    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    +1 on that. Even my "herbivores" go crazy over the mysis;D
     
    PackLeader, Aug 28, 2008
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  3. R34dawn

    R34dawn Ocellaris Clown

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    I hear that! better to do it while you still have time, I went through the same thing, he lived 16 days like that before he died!
     
    R34dawn, Aug 28, 2008
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  4. PackLeader

    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    Have you tried the Mysis yet? What about Pacifica Krill? My clowns love both of them. It sounds like you have a picky eater.
     
    PackLeader, Aug 28, 2008
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  5. rmelvin23

    rmelvin23 Skunk Shrimp

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    Maybe try the tiggerpods. When I put them in the tank everyone goes crazy.
     
    rmelvin23, Aug 29, 2008
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  6. scenario1313

    scenario1313 Tassled File Fish

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    I have tried the shrimp as well and nothing. I am going to go get some more types of food tomorrow and hopefully he will eat. We'll see.
     
    scenario1313, Aug 29, 2008
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  7. scenario1313

    scenario1313 Tassled File Fish

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    My clown is destined for the toilet. I have now tried A variety of different food and even live brine and nothing. Its just a matter of time now I suppose. :(:(:(:(:(
     
    scenario1313, Aug 30, 2008
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  8. cannedmulder

    cannedmulder Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Do you know how long the LFS had him and was he eating there?
     
    cannedmulder, Aug 31, 2008
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  9. scenario1313

    scenario1313 Tassled File Fish

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    He was there 1 week and I did see him eat a few pellets before I left. He has still yet to eat and he was active in my tank but now is staying in one spot behind a rock. He is still alive but I don't expect him to be around much longer. :cry::cry::cry:
     
    scenario1313, Sep 1, 2008
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  10. bmshehan

    bmshehan Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    Unfortunately it doesn't sound good, did you try the garlic?? Good luck, I hope things turn around!
     
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