why wont lurch eat?

[Aquaponic cowboy]

I made my Jack Dempsey a cave a few days ago and now he hardly ever wants to come out and hasn't eaten much at all. What's up?

 

[Acer]

What kind of cave? What materials were used?

 

[Aquaponic cowboy]

The picture shows. The same rocks he grew up with.

 

[Km84]

How long ago did you rearrange the tank? My jd throws a temper tantrum every time I move anything. She eventually goes back to normal. Try putting in some live food to tempt him. Mine love love love any sort of bug or warm. Her favorite is ghost shrimp.

 

[Km84]

* worm not warm lol

 

[Aquaponic cowboy]

Thanks for the reply. Lurch is now scared of anything that moves outside of his tank. He used to watch my everymove and follow me around the room I never thought I could love a fish.

I got him to come up for a bite last night then the wife scared him when she entered the room. I've tried feeder fish that have actually gotten right in his face and...nothing. I have to yank them out and throw them into Thing's tank (tiger Oscar).

Take away the cave and risk more stress or give him more time. Day 5.

 

[Aquaponic cowboy]

Well lurch was front and center this morning. Took food from my hand like usual but only had a few then retreated back to his cave...

 

[stingrays4]

Hi possibly waiting for a mate to appear? Strange one, most fish are more adventurous once they feel more secure?