limhe Posted September 4, 2003 Share Posted September 4, 2003 Hi, just buy a blue tang and it had not been eating since. I tried to feed it with flakes but it just hide underneadth the rocks. Pls advice..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terryz_ Posted September 4, 2003 Share Posted September 4, 2003 wait for a day or two and try feeding again... Quote Member of: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dispar_Anthias Posted September 4, 2003 Share Posted September 4, 2003 Hi, just buy a blue tang and it had not been eating since. I tried to feed it with flakes but it just hide underneadth the rocks. Pls advice..... Hey flake is not natural food for the blue tang thus it need to take a while to get adjusted to it or maybe you will even need to train it to eat........... Anyway start to coax it to eat with frozen food suh as brine shrimp........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Golden Tooth Posted September 4, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted September 4, 2003 Wait for a few dayz. If still not eating, bring a fish trap n u can have mine. Quote Bevor Sie das Licht sehen, müssen Sie sterben! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member IcecruncherZ Posted September 4, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted September 4, 2003 Just make sure you dont prod the blue tang to get it out from under the rocks... leave them there, and they will usually rally round in a few days and will be eating like pigs. Cheers~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Golden Tooth Posted September 4, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted September 4, 2003 Quote Bevor Sie das Licht sehen, müssen Sie sterben! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valleyman Posted September 4, 2003 Share Posted September 4, 2003 Brought one BT back last Sat and it was extremely sly and hiding for the next 2 days. Now, it's sharing lecttuce leaves with the Yellow Tang, though not yet eating pallets and other stuffs which the YT eats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dispar_Anthias Posted September 4, 2003 Share Posted September 4, 2003 yeah so in conclusion, just leave the BT for few days, let it get used to the tank first then slowly try to get it to eat, should have no problem one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Clownfish Posted September 4, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted September 4, 2003 Try using blanched lettuce... Quote My Personal Blog My Wedding Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Dazza Posted September 4, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted September 4, 2003 The blue tang may even lie on its side for a day or so. No panicking unless u dont see it breathing haha. Leave it alone & if possible lights out as well. Once it settles down then try n feed it some frozen brine shrimp or nori. Quote Main Tank : 48 inch by 36 inch by 28 inch (2 sides starphire glass)Sump Tank :Return Pump :Chiller : Starmax Compressor 1 HP Drop coilChiller Return Pump Protein Skimmer :Wave Maker :Fluidised Reactor : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oshkosh Posted September 4, 2003 Share Posted September 4, 2003 Mine takes pallet food. I just break up the plankton tab and dump it into the tank. My BT attacks it like it hasn't eaten in days. Started feeding the next day after I brought it home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limhe Posted September 5, 2003 Author Share Posted September 5, 2003 Yes, my blue tang is very shy. Its doesnt even want to get out of the rocks. Just afraid that it will starve to death. I will try the container then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dispar_Anthias Posted September 5, 2003 Share Posted September 5, 2003 Yes, my blue tang is very shy. Its doesnt even want to get out of the rocks. Just afraid that it will starve to death. I will try the container then. Try not to put then in the container as this will stress the tang more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limhe Posted September 5, 2003 Author Share Posted September 5, 2003 oh... will observe her again for the next few days. hopefully, she will eat soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dispar_Anthias Posted September 5, 2003 Share Posted September 5, 2003 oh... will observe her again for the next few days. hopefully, she will eat soon. Don't worry, why don't you start tempting it with frozen shrimp first to get it to eat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepBlue Posted September 5, 2003 Share Posted September 5, 2003 tried nori yet? they are quite good for tangs......you can also dip it in garlic juice later to prevent or control the ich problem the BT are famous at............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limhe Posted September 6, 2003 Author Share Posted September 6, 2003 what's nori???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member SpiderOne Posted September 6, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted September 6, 2003 check product review forum for an idea. its dried seaweed for human consumption. can get frm NTUC. make sure no seasoning or what. get the one packaged to cook. not to open and eat as a snack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member ReeF_LoVeR Posted September 6, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted September 6, 2003 beside nori , How about thoes brown/green/red marine algae selling in lfs? is it good? does anyone using it? Quote http://r3.fodey.com/1ae71ee667ac04b60ba931...3ec.1.gif" border=0 width="312" height="107" alt="Ninja!"></a> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limhe Posted September 7, 2003 Author Share Posted September 7, 2003 Guess what??? My tang starts to eat already! After she had settled herself in the tank, she eats like a pig! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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