how to get fish in qt to eat

[Dyncaus]

i have some fish in qt undergoing copper treatment right now. i just tried to feed them some formula one flake and they are not eating it, what kinds of food should i offer them, i have some frozen bloodworms and some frozen pygmy angel food cubes... thanks.

[kaiser]

Mix some fresh garlic with some brineshrimp. They will eat that for sure.

[Isis]

You could always slightly raise the temp in your tank, but not too high!! The warmer water will make their metabolism increase.

[Dyncaus]

well what temperature would you recommend, i have read a lot of stuff that says when using copper, you need to make sure the temperature is not above 80 degrees. right now the tank is right around 77-78

[Isis]

Honestly, I can say anything on the copper dosing, but if it says not to go over 80, then don't. I have never dosed with copper so I can't give you any advice on it, sorry.

[Dyncaus]

thanks, i'll run by aquatic warehouse today and see if they have what i need.

[Dyncaus]

this is probably a very stupid question, but it is safe to put my hands in the water with the copper in it right?

[greatbarrier52]

Its safe. dont worry about it. Just wash your hands before you go to the restroom. You dont want anything turning blue accidently. :lol2: Just kidding.

[Dyncaus]

okay, i have tried two days of feeding with brine shrimp and garlic, and the two clowns are still not eating, plus they look really stressed out, but the red scooter blenny eats the stuff up and looks fine, what can i do, i feel like i could lose the clowns any day now. thanks