Julidochromis transcriptus

[blackcat]

Hey, I just got 4 Julidochromis transcriptus. They swim around the tank and look to be happy. However, I try to feed them and they do not eat anything. What could be wrong? Thanks.

 

[Gian krlo]

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thats normal for the first days but if they dont eat for 3 or more days thats a problem

 

[mooman]

Do you know if the fish are wild caught (alot of Tangs are). What have you tried to feed? I would keep adding very small amounts of dry food every day or so untill they get hungry enough to eat. It might take as long as a week, but don't give up. Fish can go weeks without food, no problem. Once you have them on a quality dry food, you can start adding a variety of frozen to thier diet. If you spoil them on frozen right off the bat, it will be harder to get them to accept dry food later.

 

[Gian krlo]

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my GT is wild caught... and its true because he take 9 days to eat!