New lyretail hogfish not eating

[JLan246]

Greetings,
Looking for a little advice.

I just added a lyretail hogfish to my QT a couple of days ago (Parameters; Salinity: 1.025; pH: 8.2, ammonia: 0; nitrite: 0; nitrate: 10 ppm). We are going to let him acclimate for a few weeks and keep our eye on him. Just a little worried, he is still hiding behind a couple of the decorations and we haven't seen him eat yet.

I started my aquarium back in September and didn't add fish until November, so I still consider myself rather new to this, especially when it comes to ensuring new fish are doing well.

Thanks ahead of time

 

[Big G]

Welcome to R2R!
Consider keeping the tank lights off for a few days. Just use subdued room light. What are you trying to feeding it? Most fish cannot resist live black or white worms.

 

[JLan246]

We kept the lights off for the first 24 hours we had'em. Still a little skittish but that I honestly expect.

Feed all my guys frozen mysis and brine shrimp

 

[Big G]

We kept the lights off for the first 24 hours we had'em. Still a little skittish but that I honestly expect.

Feed all my guys frozen mysis and brine shrimp

When I get skittish fish like wrasses, anthias, etc., I leave the tank lights off for at least 3-4 days. Consider trying a fish smoothie. Get 6-8 different frozen fish cubes flavors: mysis, brine shrimp, fish eggs, cyclops, seaweed, chopped clams, etc. Take one of each flavor cube and place into a tupperware. Let it "slump" in the fridge. Add a few drops of vitamins like Selcon, Zoe, etc. Mix a bit. And serve. The mix will stay good for a few days in the fridge. My fish go crazy for the "smoothie."

 

[JLan246]

Thank you for the advice, I'll be sure to try that out

 

[blueface]

You should post this in the fish discussion forum.

 

[JLan246]

You should post this in the fish discussion forum.

Will do, thanks