Naso Tang not eating when fed...

[PEA]

It's a baby Naso Tang, about 3-4".

[naesco]

Originally Posted by PEA

It's a baby Naso Tang, about 3-4".

That is the best size to get as the adults mostly simply refuse to eat.

Naso tangs require brown algae as part of their feeding.

If you soak some in garlic, or selcon, or water use a powerhead to move the soaked brown algae around.

Continue trying a variety of different foods with the hope that he latches on to something he likes.

You mentioned that he is getting skinny. If you can get an eyedropper full of selcon near her, squirt her so she gets a mouthful.

Was she eating when you bought her. Is it possible she is suffering from a parasite?

[PEA]

I bought some Red Algae in the pack, cause it liked eating the red hair algae so much. Going to try some Purple algae tonight, and maybe some of this Emerald Entree. I usually soak all the algae in garlic to make it more appetizing.

I think I got too excited about the Naso at the fish store, that I forgot to test if he was eating. He did have some stress spots when he first got to my tank, but it's all good now. He wasn't skinny before, but getting skinnier now.

Can't get anywhere near the Tangs with my hands.


Thanks to everyone for the great suggestions!

[PEA]

UPDATE: My Naso is finally eating, was able to find some Brown Algae for him, he loves that stuff. Even starting to eat some pellets also.

[Leah]

That is great!

[Blakes Living Reef.ca]

How large are your other Tangs? The Yellow Tang can be very tough. Also are you upgrading your tank soon? Naso's grow to 18" in length. Congrats on the feeding.