Moorish Idol Problems

[MitchM]

What are you feeding him?
It sounds like he's missing something. (Other than sps polyps)

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by MitchM

What are you feeding him?
It sounds like he's missing something. (Other than sps polyps)

He gets pellets, mysis and nori daily. Lots of it. And no ribs showing on this fish, I don't think he's missing anything. Just likes to eat. Actually, all the fish are almost as bad. This guy is just particularly "moochy"

[MitchM]

I wonder if his constant begging for food could be causing him stress, which could of course lead to being susceptible to disease.

[Aquattro]

I don't think so, he's been like this for a year. Mostly happy, grazing around. His current tank is beside the kitchen table and I get to sit and watch him while I work, and he's fine. But if he sees me moving and potentially getting food, he lights up. Almost smiles.

[Proteus]

A good problem to have I suppose..i have a couple fish that will bite me when they are hungry.

[Aquattro]

Ya, but let's not forget, they're still finicky fish. Can do well for a year, 2, then bam, die overnight. This guy has been around for a year now, hopefully he's with me many more.

[Proteus]

Absolutely.. Imo I'll try once. But if it's demise was out of my control I won't chance again