My Picasso Trigger wont eat!

I've had my picasso for 2 days now and he wont eat, iv tried granuels and didnt go for them, live feeder fish and he ignored them, and raw table shrimp, he nibbled it when i put it infront of his mouth but just spit it out. please give me some advice on what to do. thanks

 

It's only been 2 days..my butterfly didn't eat for a week, just give him some time and many options and eventually he will eat..don't stress

 

bkh27

how old is the tank? how long has it been set up
what sized tank is it?

is the trigger the 1st fish in a new tank
do you know your current ammonia and Nitrite levels?

how is the fishes appearance, any clouding of the eyes?
is the fish repeatedly rubbing or flashing againts the rockwork?


Steve

 

triggers are very hardy and eat anything, hes probably just acclimating

 

Its a 55 and its was a couple weeks old before i put him in there and ive had a snowflake in there, and i had my water tested and everything is good. and his eyes are fine. and no rubbing on the rocks. hes kinda active but not really

 

try frozen brine?

 

Yea i tried the brine but he didnt go for it.

 

I would get you test kit results checked just to be sure

a 2 week old 55 with a trigger and a snowflake eel in it
is a recipe for an ammonia and nitrite level that would put even very hardy fish, right off eating

nature being smart
fish realises its poisioning itself with its own wastes
so sensibly decides best not to eat anything

IMHO

Steve

 

try clam on a halfshell ive had good luck with that.but as others say check ur amonia and ur nitrite

 

If my water chemistry is off what should i do?