Male black dragon not eating

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    Hi guys so I recently got a black dragon aswell as a female dumbo ear ...the black dragon is not eating at ...he just swims pass the food and swims up and down the glass ..Getting bit worried.tryed pellets ,bbs and frozen red plankton .doesnt take any ....

    Any idea and how I can get him to eat 20191117_135709.jpg
     
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    How long ago did you get them?
    Can take a new fish a few days to settle down.
     
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    Got him on Saturday
     
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    Dont the dragons tend to go blind?
     
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    I had no idea they go blind ....but I put him next to a female he flares so I dont think he is yet
     
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    Still early days.
    In a few days can try some blood worm or brine shrimp. Most fish can't resist!
     
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    Should I carry on trying to feed him or wait n try couple days time ?
     
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    Just try a little bit daily but not too much because if he doesnt eat you have all the food left in the tank

    So just put a little and see if he shows interest, if not try next day

    Good luck
     
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    I would try it a little different.
    Go a day or two without, and then try again. If it's not eating, feeding more is just going to cause water quality issues.
     
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    Are the male and female in the same tank?

    I had a Male who refused to eat for a week after I got him as @Reedfish says, blood worms.. If he still effuses, something is wrong.
     
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    Try feeding mosquito larva. Leave a bucket of water outside a couple days. You will get mozzie in no time.
     
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    Whats your temp increase it slightly. Had an similar issue with a friends one.
     
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    Have you tried a flake food? You mention everything but flakes. Most lfs would feed a general flake. Give it a go

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    He is eating now ...but not as much as I like him to...
     
    sick -lid man, Nov 28, 2019
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