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11-06-2005, 12:32 PM
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Tang not Eating
My new Yellow Hawaiin Tang isn't eating. Its only been three days but I haven't even seen her pick at a rock. I've offered seaweed on a clip the whole time. I know that they don't always go for the seaweed right off. But I'm starting to get a little concerned. She looks very healthy and happy. I just want her to stay that way. Should I be concerned?
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11-06-2005, 04:13 PM
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Not totally, 3 days isn't too bad but I would suggest trying to add some different foods. You might contact the place that you got it and ask what they feed or try something enticing like some mysid shrimp.
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11-06-2005, 05:38 PM
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Although live brine shrimp don't have too much nutrition, unless they just hatched, tangs will eat them, too. Most fish seem to just love chasing after their meals!
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11-06-2005, 08:19 PM
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You could even soak some frozen brine in Selcon or other type of food supplement.
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11-08-2005, 06:49 PM
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Garlic worked. Damn thing turned its nose up at everything I offered it until I soaked it in garlic. I feel much better knowing my Tang has a full stomach.
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11-08-2005, 08:19 PM
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Yup, garlic is usually very appealing to fish.
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11-08-2005, 08:23 PM
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Question is, can I eventually get away from the garlic. Once it gets into the routine, will I be able to remove the garlic. Hard to say I guess. |
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11-08-2005, 08:25 PM
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Hard to say but you should be able to. In fact the next couple of times I tried to feed I would remove the garlic to see how it goes.
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