African cichlid not eating!

[Blockdude92]

I just purchased a baby cichlid and he will not eat! When I put food in he just hides. I haven't seen him eat in over a week. What should I do?

 

[Nolaboi]

Did you ask your lfs what they feed him

 

[Nolaboi]

And what are you feeding him.

 

[kay-bee19]

How large is this baby cichlid, what other fish are in the tank and how large are they?

 

[Blockdude92]

I had him in a tank with 3 other Africans but he was so scared that I moved him to a little isolated tank by himself. I am feeding him fish flakes

 

[Blockdude92]

He is about 1 in long

 

[Nolaboi]

He is about 1 in long

Did you just get him from your lfs

 

[Convict2161]

Could just be nerves. In the iso tank give him a place to hide and offer food a few times a day and monitor. He may pick off the floor when he feels comfortable.

If he continues not to eat I would call your LFS and let them know. Maybe even call them now just to give them a heads up. I've had fish not eat for up to 2 weeks when I first introduced them in my main tank.

 

[Nolaboi]

Could just be nerves. In the iso tank give him a place to hide and offer food a few times a day and monitor. He may pick off the floor when he feels comfortable.

If he continues not to eat I would call your LFS and let them know. Maybe even call them now just to give them a heads up. I've had fish not eat for up to 2 weeks when I first introduced them in my main tank.

Thanks convict I was working up to that

 

[Blockdude92]

Ok thanks ill try that

 

[bcurlacher54]

When you fed watch closely where it is hiding to see if it's getting little pieces of food that floats close. My female jd his for 2 months and I would only see her dart out quicky to grab a small bite and go back to hiding.