help with feeding CBB

[surgeonfish]

Originally Posted by Borderjumper

I've been tagging along here. I bought a CBB a month ago, and to this day he wont accept any food. He picks at the rock constantly so something is keeping him alive. Ive tried 2 brands of mysis, bloodworms, brineshrimp, live clams and live muscles. Like yours.. he doesnt appear stressed at all.. looks at the food and swims away. Hes in tank with other fish ( who ignore him), and I was hoping he would see the other fish eat and at least get excited. I've pretty much decided Ive done all I can do, and its up to him to either eat.. or............

Borderjumper
Frustrating isn't it. Do you know if he was eating at the LFS before you bought him? Is he looking thin? I was told my CBB was eating brine shrimp but mine has not eaten three brands of frozen or even live brine shrimp. Is he looking thin? Someone suggested that if he is not eating within a few days, he will NEVER eat and recommended I return him to the LFS as he will inevitably die. If I ever decide to buy another CBB in the future, I will make sure to see it eat myself before buying it.