Help getting new Foxface to eat...

sn4265 · 05/28/2014, 06:37 PM

I just got a new Foxface a couple of days ago. He isn't eating. He is just acting EXTREMELY shy and looking quite stressed in terms of having his spikes out and always looking very mottled. Not sure what to do at this point but I think if I could get him eating he might have a chance.

I have quite a bit of nuisance algae in the tank that he is ignoring. I've fed PE Mysis, Cyclopeeze, and Ocean Nutrition Formula 2 flakes. I've also tried garlic seaweed on a clip and he is ignoring everything.

The other tank occupants are a pair of black clowns and a purple firefish all of which look fine.

Any suggestions?

05/28/2014, 06:37 PM	#1
sn4265 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 570	Help getting new Foxface to eat... I just got a new Foxface a couple of days ago. He isn't eating. He is just acting EXTREMELY shy and looking quite stressed in terms of having his spikes out and always looking very mottled. Not sure what to do at this point but I think if I could get him eating he might have a chance. I have quite a bit of nuisance algae in the tank that he is ignoring. I've fed PE Mysis, Cyclopeeze, and Ocean Nutrition Formula 2 flakes. I've also tried garlic seaweed on a clip and he is ignoring everything. The other tank occupants are a pair of black clowns and a purple firefish all of which look fine. Any suggestions? __________________ First saltwater tank setup 11/6/10: 80 lbs LS and 150 lbs LR, Aquamaxx EM200 skimmer & Phosban Reactor Photon 48 LED pH 8.0, Temp 78, NO3 ~0, Mg 1400, Ca 420, Alk 7.5 Current Tank Info: 120 gal with 40B sump with fuge, pair of black Occellaris Clowns, purple Firefish, Coral Banded Shrimp, Foxface