Blue Face Angle not feeding

[David martin]

Hi I have had my Juvenile blue face angel, in the tank since Thursday, he seems to be getting lethargic and will not eat, and he seem to be in just one corner of the tank , at the back, behind the rocks.

I've tried soaking the foods and garlic just turns his back on it I did leave the lights off on Thursday, when he was introduced to the tank, the only other fish are a pair of clowns, one rass, and a juvenile mata Tang, so there is no bullying, should I turn the lights back off a couple of days? any suggestions please, as I don't want to lose this fish.

 

[psirex]

Small portion of live food?

 

[sc50964]

They are more shy than other angels to begin with but will become more bold as time goes on. It's tough to say if he is sick or just needs more time. It's only been a couple of days but if there are signs of illness. You will want to treat it right away. It's better if you can post a video or at least some pictures so we can all see what he is doing.

 

[4FordFamily]

Blueface are quite docile and a harder large angel to get feeding. What worked for me (mine acted as yours does at first for a few weeks even) was for me to feed small amounts then back far away. The fish would then eat but the only way I could tell was by the movements it made behind the rocks, quick back and forth movements while grabbing pieces. Started slow then became voracious. Months later the fish was more bold.

Also large angels (and others) almost all come with velvet these days, so be sure to treat for velvet before entering any DT.