they appear fine,
i tried to feed them with the lights off, (at night)
i fed them brine shrimp, (which got ignored)
tubifex worms (ignored)
regular fish flakes (ignored)
a small slice of cucumber (ignored)
im worried that theyll get weak from not eating.
the water conditions are fine,
they loaches are fine.
though they get scared easily even when i walk inside the room XD
my other fish trust me since they dont run away when i come close to feed them
but the loaches do :(
how can i solve their not eating problem? and their behavior?
(i do have alot of hiding spaces in the tank)
(the other fish seem to eat the food first therefore im worried)
2007-05-27 11:37:42 · 4 answers · asked by FishyQuestions 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
I wouldn't worry. They will eventually settle in and be fine, it's just taking them a while. Don't expect them to eat if you are in the room as long as they are acting this way. Try giving the sinking foods and leave the room. Granted, you might not see them eat, but they probably will.
MM
2007-05-27 11:51:21 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had loaches before. We bought a few that were already a couple years old...and they did the same thing. No matter when we fed them, or what we fed them, I NEVER saw them eat. In fact, I rarely saw them venture out from their little tree stump. ;)
But...the point here is that I had them a LONG time (as far as I know, the tank they lived - which my ex-husband now owns) they're still alive and well. :) I just finally grew to the conclusion that since they were alive that even though I didn't witness them eating, they were doing just fine on their own.
Sorry, I guess this isn't much help on what to do - but I did want to share my experience with you. :)
2007-05-27 18:48:28 · answer #2 · answered by Becca 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm going to assume these are bran new additions to the tank.. and that is enough to make anyone loose their appitite but I wouldn't dwell on it much when they get hungry they will eat even if you don't see it.. I have 3 kuhlie loaches and i've had them for over a yr i've never ever seen them eat even when i put them in a breeder net for a couple of days but they are all healthy and growing so the must be eating something... hehe I wouldn't stress unless you accually see them getting thin..
2007-05-27 18:59:43 · answer #3 · answered by minky_2001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When did you get them? You have to give them time to adjust to their new habitat. Next week, they'll gobble up the food like pigs.
~ZTM
2007-05-27 20:39:48 · answer #4 · answered by ZooTycoonMaster 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋