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The problem with them is they import very poorly, they go on a hunger strike for a long time before they eat again. You need to start feeding all types, small partical size frozen or live foods to get them eating
jsker
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Try LRF reef frenzy
NeverlosT
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live food is a good starting point, they may also be shy so not keeping them initially in your DT will help. Plenty of places to hide.
They are anthias... they are like the super models of fish, their diets are difficult and they are particular about where they hang out.
They are anthias... they are like the super models of fish, their diets are difficult and they are particular about where they hang out.
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Renee
I've used both live adult brine and BBS to entice.
Diesel
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That's correct, most Anthias go in a hunger strike and probably won't eat at all when they already in the DT.
QT them always by them self and live brine or the new Mysis PE red is small too, let it soak in two or so drops of garlic extreme or similar of that kind and feed moderate.
After a few day they should bite.
QT them always by them self and live brine or the new Mysis PE red is small too, let it soak in two or so drops of garlic extreme or similar of that kind and feed moderate.
After a few day they should bite.
eatbreakfast
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Purple queen anthias arethe most difficult anthias to get feeding. High flow in the top 1/3 of the tank replicates where they are collected and how they feed.
Newly hatched live baby brine is very nutritious and is the most likely food to get them to eat. They also are pretty easy to hatch in 24hrs using tank water, a 2ltr soda bottle, and an air stone. After a week or so of eating this they will move on to small frozen foods.
Having a bigger group helps them feel more comfortable, thus more likely to feed.
Other peaceful planktivores that are already eating can help too. Other peaceful anthias or zebra dartfish work well for this.
Newly hatched live baby brine is very nutritious and is the most likely food to get them to eat. They also are pretty easy to hatch in 24hrs using tank water, a 2ltr soda bottle, and an air stone. After a week or so of eating this they will move on to small frozen foods.
Having a bigger group helps them feel more comfortable, thus more likely to feed.
Other peaceful planktivores that are already eating can help too. Other peaceful anthias or zebra dartfish work well for this.
