Raccon Butterflyfish Not Eating

[Aari007]

Hello All.
I have 2 racoon butterflyfish, one that is 3" and one that is 4" that I've had for a few days now in my FOWLR. I have tried to feed clams, frozen, mysis, and pellets, but they won't eat anything. The bigger one hides more while the small one is always darting around. However, I have noticed that they are eating something on the rocks. Any help or suggestions would be great. Thanks.

 

[Angel_Anthias lover]

Apparently live black/white worms will trigger a good feeding response in butterflies. The white worms certainly did for my freshwater fish.

 

[Aari007]

Do you mean bloodworms or something else? I am asking because they won't eat bloodworms either.

 

[Angel_Anthias lover]

No, black worms and white worms are very different from blood worms. You can buy cultutes for both i believe online.

 

[mborn]

Mine loves piscine mysis. It’s been his main food for the last 6 years. He’s never been very finicky though. Yours probably just need more time to get used to their new home.