Naso Tang Not Eating

[steeevo66]

I have a Naso for about 10 days now, I have tried seaweed, spectrum pellets, spirolina flakes and Formula 2 Frozen Tang Food, he is not interested. Forget the garlic soaked food I tried that too. Any other sugestions??
Thanks

 

[Saltwatertaylor]

Did you properly acclimate him? What size tank is he in? Have you checked your levels? I apologize for all the questions lol.

 

[bond300]

I used SUSHI seaweed tied to coral with a rubberband?

 

[Mike in CT]

Try black worms if you can get them at LFS.

 

[steeevo66]

He was properly acclimated (drip method), 110 gal tank, all levels are spot on. Yellow tangs are eating like crazy. Tried the Seaweed with piece of rock and rubberband and wouldn't touch it. I will try to get black worms. Thx

 

[TJ's Reef]

On the Seaweed/Nori what color ? In my experience they HIGHLY PREFER Red or Brown over Green. Best of luck.


Cheers, Todd

 

[steeevo66]

Thanks Todd, I tried the green. I will give the red or brown a go!

 

[Tankmaster]

Have you tried frozen brine shrimp? Of everything you listed I have never had a tang touch any of that. The frozen brine shrimp isn't the healthiest choice but it's a good way to get him started eating. Also you might try reef frenzy if you can find it locally. It's a mix of frozen seafoods. My fish tear it up.

 

[davocean]

Well I'm not sure if it is your issue or not, but a naso in a 110g that already has other tangs(how many??) is not going to fair well even if he does start to eat.
Tangs need swim room, it helps w/ their digestive system as well as keeps them from being stressed.
Sorry, but gotta be honest here.

 

[aquariumworks]

I agree with davocean…
That fish should not be housed in an aquarium smaller than 180 gallons and that's on the small end…
I have had excellent luck with New Era Marine Grazers and Algae Pellets, combined with EcoSystem Aquarium Reef Solution or Fish Solution(Depending on the system)…
Also you may want to verify that there are not any parasites on the fish, Naso tangs are prone to flukes and will refuse to eat with these pests…
Good luck

 

[steeevo66]

I agree on the tank, he was given to me, just waiting for my new tank to be finished 225 and he will be going in there. But he did eat up the red sea weed like crazy tonight. Thanks Todd!

 

[steeevo66]

I also have 4 cleaner wrasses in there as well

 

[davocean]

Well that is good news to hear both ends, eating and the tank upgrade.
Naso's are different than most all other tangs, they are not nearly as aggressive, and can shy up at first, especially if the others are intimidating him as YT's tend to do.
Once they start eating that nori, you are golden IMO
Understandable sometimes we have to make do when it comes to rehomes/rescues.
I get a frozen mix food called five in one, and it has plankton, brine, bloodworms, squid, and vegetable diet, and it's processed in filtered water.
I add mysis to that mix as well.
NLS pellets are also great

 

[steeevo66]

Thanks guys for all the info, I will try out some more of these options and keep you posted!
Steve

 

[Pninja]

I've had a few over naso tangs over the years

I found putting frozen food, like brine or blood worm in the current it sometimes excites them in thinking its alive, but it needs to feel superior or the dominant fish in the tank as they are very shy and stress easy so I found buying one bigger than all the other fish worked for me or a quarantine tank by himself to get him eating, anyway there's some of my experiences

 

[Jaren Arnold]

I have a naso tang surgeon for almost 2 months ago. First I fed and Marine Munchies and then ate pellets and nori. I hope you serve and eat as soon as possible.

 

[Jaren Arnold]

 

[Jaren Arnold]

 

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[TheGrimmReefer]

This! ^^^