Clown Fish Hunger Strike?

Question

im sure its not really a hunger strike..

but they dont seem to be eating
i did see them running into the bubbles (from the bubble stone) and letting the bubbles shoot them upwards
i reckon that thats a way they entertain themselves
but. i havent seen them eat yet.

and i worried that they arnt eating
what should i do to encourage them to eat?

Answer 1

If these are newly introduced fish into your tank then not eating is common. Many saltwater fish need a little coaxing to begin eating once introduced to a new environment. Getting them to eat will help them acclimate to their new surroundings much faster. In this case soaking their food in a garlic elixor or enticer will help a lot. You can buy it at most pet stores. Not only will it encourage them to begin eating but it is also extremely good for them. Aside from that ensuring you have good water quality will lower their stress and keep them more resistant to disease or infection. Sickness can also lead to a fish not eating but if they are looking normal and acting normally then this is less likely.

Answer 2

Check the water parameters,ammonia Nitrite,Nitrate,temperature,O2 levels, Specific gravity,Salinity and pH, anything you can. Something has changed and you should try to find out what it is. Then do a water change to correct the change.

Answer 3

Live foods will encouage them to eat bloodworms,brine shrimp