worried my blood parrot isn't eating ...

[linds3y]

My bp, Misty hasn't been acting like herself today..
She's usually really friendly and swims right to the front of the tank as soon as she sees me, but today she was hiding in my ghost knife's log and I noticed her colors looked washed out and she's quite thin...
I decided to feed everyone and I hand fed her to make sure she got some food..
She has trouble eating due to the shape of her mouth and I don't have enough time to hand feed her everyday, I have a really hectic schedule right now.
I love her, I don't want to lose her
Any suggestions to make sure she's eating enough??

 

[Yiesh]

Maybe try separating her from the rest of her tank mates for a while during feeding time? That'll give her a little extra time to eat the food before the others gobble it up. Does she like peas? My bp loves shelled, halved peas and they are an easy food for him to eat. Maybe a treat will entice her to eat a little more.