My Coral Beauty won't eat!! HELP PLEASE

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  1. Still-a-Newb

    Still-a-Newb Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Try brine shrimp, cyclopeez (both of these I use by Instant Ocean). My coral beauty, maroon clown, and neon velvet damsel all love it. I also mix my feedings with mysis shrimp (made by Reef Nutrition). Also coral beauties need algae and sponges for their diet(essential for a healthy fish IMO) as mentioned above. Wide variety out there that should do just fine, just grab some. They can be picky but believe me you start putting this in it won't take long, if it isn't eating this stuff, I hate to tell ya but the fish is sick. I used to use Rod's frozen food but you risk the nitrate level rising if you don't rinse the food before introducing into the tank. All the stuff I use is a quick simple squirt in a cup, gather some tank water, swish around and it's dinner time!!!! good luck
     
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  3. reefgirl16

    reefgirl16 Feather Duster

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    Success!! :D I went to feed everyone this morning (it was ala squid on the menu) and she loved it!! I'm so happy she is eating :) that's for the tips everyone
     
  4. enjetek

    enjetek Plankton

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    Excellent. Hopefully you start mixing in all type of foods (variety frozen and maybe something like nls pellets/flakse) and then your fish will be happy.
     
  5. ComputerJohn

    ComputerJohn Panda Puffer

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    I agree.. ;D
     
  6. ComputerJohn

    ComputerJohn Panda Puffer

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    Glad to hear.. As she become used to the tank, she'll be more active & a eat a lot more.
     
  7. thepanfish

    thepanfish Flying Squid

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    I'd watch squid, its quite fatty. You want something with more HUFAs.
    Here is some more info on HUFAs (highly unsaturated fatty acids)
    Melamine in Fish Food