Lion fish

[Darrenjohns06]

Any advise on getting a lion fish to eat, had him about 8 weeks and tryed everything u can think off please help

 

[paulweck]

I feed mine rosey red minows and just started getting him to eat hole frozen krill. Very nice fish u got there. I love mine.

 

[Saltyshark]

The one in my restaurant wouldn't eat anything but live fish at first now I have him eating raw peeled shrimp. They like movement. Is he eating anything else? Maybe something missing in tank?

 

[kdpuffer]

Try and avoid feeding rosey reds or goldfish. These feeders contain thiaminase, an enzyme that leads to thiamine/vitamin b1 deficiency. They are ok if fed occasionally but if fed on a regular basis can lead to neurological issues. I would suggest guppies or small platies/mollies. Or try frozen food thawed out and wiggled like its live.

 

[ezy33]

Lino fish are slow hunters. I had a Fu Man Chu lionfish that had to tricked into eating frozen fish. Using a pair of long tweezers holding the tail of a silverside and moving it like a fishing lure. After a few weeks he got the idea. After that he would eat Mysis Shrimp, clams, raw Shrimp and other meaty foods. But only by hand. I hope this helps and good luck.

 

[Darrenjohns06]

He hasn't eaten since I've had h unless he has been at night but I will try all of the above n hopefully soon he will be feeding, thanks guys

 

[kdpuffer]

Good luck

 

[zambono]

Live fish, good luck

 

[Darrenjohns06]

Still not eaten really dnt no what to do I've tried all off the above guys

 

[mwilliams]

I know they are very small but what about Live Brine Shrimp?

 

[crister13]

Try ghost shrimp or fedder shrimp. The rosys should work, but the live shrimp may too.

 

[Ibrahim]

They will only eat large foods. Mines eats a whole cube at once but wont eat it if it's thawed.

 

[crister13]

Same with my grouper. Try the live fish and shrimp at the same time.