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	Cichlid not eating..
carpe_diem Fish Addict Dreamer Posts: 555 Kudos: 292 Votes: 51 Registered: 18-Apr-2004	I noticed a couple of days ago my female peacock has a sunken in stomach so when feeding time came around i watched to see if she would eat.. she swam to the food sniffed at it and swam away.. the next day i tried some different food and still nothing... shes not pregnant as there are no signs of that (after 3 lots of fry you pick up on the initial signs.... at least i hope so!) and there are no marks or signs of a disease... does anyone have any ideas as to why? or what i can do to help? will try to get water parameters asap... thanks Truth doesn't always win friends but it influences them
Posted 07-May-2006 13:19
kmlubahn6609 Hobbyist Posts: 148 Kudos: 127 Votes: 2 Registered: 02-Oct-2004	wow, that's a toughie. Was the fish beaten up? If you can't see anything physically, it could be internal parasites. I've got a fever... and the only prescription... is more cowbell!
Posted 08-May-2006 00:56
carpe_diem Fish Addict Dreamer Posts: 555 Kudos: 292 Votes: 51 Registered: 18-Apr-2004	i think it may be slightly traumatised by the male who is looking to mate ... she did manage a few flakes this morning which i was really happy about! ill keep an eye on her just to make sure! thanks@ Truth doesn't always win friends but it influences them
Posted 08-May-2006 02:57
kmlubahn6609 Hobbyist Posts: 148 Kudos: 127 Votes: 2 Registered: 02-Oct-2004	good news hearing she's eating again. If the male is still harassing her, you may want to remove him to a different tank so she can relax for a while. If she has some ripped fins, melafix will help. Pimafix will help take care of baterial and fungal issues. If she stops eating or doesnt get any better, you may want to treat for internal parasites. Make sure to keep up with water changes. You also may want to give her some treats to entice eating, like black worms. Keep us informed! I've got a fever... and the only prescription... is more cowbell!
Posted 09-May-2006 04:33
african_man Enthusiast Posts: 167 Kudos: 139 Votes: 2 Registered: 27-Jul-2005	i had a similar thing with a venestus, i was unforuatly unable to help her and she didn't make it. i can tell you i tried both an anti fungal and an antibacterial to no avail. i'm sory i cannot be of help.
Posted 09-May-2006 04:59
carpe_diem Fish Addict Dreamer Posts: 555 Kudos: 292 Votes: 51 Registered: 18-Apr-2004	ive been adding stress coat reguraly to help heal the fins .... hopefully she will pull up ok .. i might find some treats for her i try to change what i feed them daily.. between flakes and pellets and algae wafers i might try some live food. will have to locate some black worms... thanks! Truth doesn't always win friends but it influences them
Posted 09-May-2006 08:39
kmlubahn6609 Hobbyist Posts: 148 Kudos: 127 Votes: 2 Registered: 02-Oct-2004	Did you ever find some black worms? how's she doin? I've got a fever... and the only prescription... is more cowbell!
Posted 16-May-2006 03:18
carpe_diem Fish Addict Dreamer Posts: 555 Kudos: 292 Votes: 51 Registered: 18-Apr-2004	Thanks for asking no i havent as yet.. she seems to have picked up and has started to eat the flakes.. i try and change the food daily but im sticking to what she will take for the moment. my other female is now pregnant! this doesnt end! now i have to skinny females! and two breeding nets full of fry! Truth doesn't always win friends but it influences them
Posted 18-May-2006 08:41
kmlubahn6609 Hobbyist Posts: 148 Kudos: 127 Votes: 2 Registered: 02-Oct-2004	i put my babies in a completely different tank I've got a fever... and the only prescription... is more cowbell!
Posted 19-May-2006 04:53
carpe_diem Fish Addict Dreamer Posts: 555 Kudos: 292 Votes: 51 Registered: 18-Apr-2004	i did try starting a fry tank but it just didnt happen! the HOB filter i had running on it didnt seem to filter the water very well so i just figured id keep them in breeding nets until they're big enough to be released into the tank.. a fry tank would be more beneficial as it gives them the room to grow faster but i dont really have the money for a new filter and space for another tank! Truth doesn't always win friends but it influences them
Posted 21-May-2006 11:25
african_man Enthusiast Posts: 167 Kudos: 139 Votes: 2 Registered: 27-Jul-2005	you don't need an expensive filter for fry, i have 3 2ft fry tanks all running off of undergravel filters ($8AU). people dissagree with having gravel in fry tanks but it works well for me with 50%water changes weekly i've grown out and sold 100's of fry. if you dont like UGF then go for sponge filters which cost all of about $2 if you find a good store.
Posted 22-May-2006 04:29


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