Ropefish fussy, do not want to eat.

[Gilbertr14]

I have a pair of ropefish, that just wont eat.

Wont take minnows, and wont take frozen bloodworm.

Been a week now.

No tank mates, and lovely hiding place for them, just like the doctor ordered.


What else can I try?
And where can I get it locally?

[small_fry]

dont worry. they will eat eventually. i fed mine (yes fed, he died) freeze dried tubifex. he also ate floating pellets as well when i ran out of it and couldnt find anymore. is there any water surface movement? this will usually prevent them from eating as well. Too much surface movement that is.

also to remember to keep a tight lid and zero holes, no matter how small. had to fish mine off the floor a number of times.

[Carping]

Guys, ropefish can take up to 3 weeks in a tank to acclimatise before they start eating, so dont worry. My big one took 19 days and the small one took 4 days

[Gilbertr14]

Good thanks

I se one Minnow went last night.