Hi all,
I recently did a knock-down rebuild of my tank and bought an Antennata lionfish and a neon wrasse. The wrasse is a dream, it is fun to watch, eats anything, and is non-aggressive. The lionfish on the other hand, has been a problem from the start. It won't eat. I've tried everything my LFS has on offer - live feeder fish, live Artemia, bits of prawn and squid on a stick and a bunch of frozen foods. I've never come across a situation where a lionfish won't eat, only where they are hard to wean.
Second problem is that I just bought a Cooper's Anthias who got along with everyone at first, but when I got up this morning my antennata's fins had been ripped to shreds.
I don't know what to do, I've been thinking of taking my lionfish out and putting him in a separate tank until he hardens up and starts feeding. In any case, something has to be done quickly! Any suggestions?
I recently did a knock-down rebuild of my tank and bought an Antennata lionfish and a neon wrasse. The wrasse is a dream, it is fun to watch, eats anything, and is non-aggressive. The lionfish on the other hand, has been a problem from the start. It won't eat. I've tried everything my LFS has on offer - live feeder fish, live Artemia, bits of prawn and squid on a stick and a bunch of frozen foods. I've never come across a situation where a lionfish won't eat, only where they are hard to wean.
Second problem is that I just bought a Cooper's Anthias who got along with everyone at first, but when I got up this morning my antennata's fins had been ripped to shreds.
I don't know what to do, I've been thinking of taking my lionfish out and putting him in a separate tank until he hardens up and starts feeding. In any case, something has to be done quickly! Any suggestions?
