Is there something wrong with my butterfly

[I'm a natural blue]

I have not but am willing to try anything at this point, will be able to provide him with it by tomorrow afternoon, would the same type of algae wafer you would give to a fresh water bristle nose pleco work or are there special algae wafers for saltwater?

How is he?

 

[4FordFamily]

A butterfly fish will sometimes find live or fresh food a bit extra-tempting. If you can get hold of live brine shrimp or live blackworms, give them a shot. Fresh clams from your local seafood market can be used in two different ways - fresh on the half-shell, or frozen and shaved.

~Bruce

X2 highly recommend live brine AND live blackworms.

 

[Garyf7257]

Still hasn't eaten anything but he's alive. I'm starting to think he has flukes. I saw him scratch on the rock once but that's it. Since then I have added prazipro to the water. I've tried clam on the half shell and I saw him peck at it 4 times and since then I havent seen him touch it anymore. I can not get access to blackworms easily since none of my LFS sell it. I'm thinking about ordering it online but my worry is he won't eat that either. I picked up mussels today hoping he eats some of that. I just keep trying different foods I won't give up.

 

[Maritimer]

Copperbands really love worms in the wild. The wriggling movement of the blackworms seems to get their attention in our tanks.

Give it a try, if there's any way you can.

~Bruce

 

[Garyf7257]

2 FW dips and no response. Bought live blackworms today and wouldn't eat them. Tried everything to get him to eat. This is week 3 of him not eating. Dosed tank with prazi-pro and no sign of flukes after the FW dip. He is still shaking his head and itching gills on the rock. What should I do next? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.

 

[Humblefish]

2 FW dips and no response. Bought live blackworms today and wouldn't eat them. Tried everything to get him to eat. This is week 3 of him not eating. Dosed tank with prazi-pro and no sign of flukes after the FW dip. He is still shaking his head and itching gills on the rock. What should I do next? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.

If no flukes show during the FW dip and the fish continues to scratch the gills/shake his head, then one must assume a parasite such as ich or velvet is afflicting the gills. In which case, treating with copper or CP would be your best bet.