OK, are you feeding them flakes or pellets? I'm guessing pellets. Soak them in a little cup to soften them up. When you go to feed them, just give them half size by ripping them with your fingers. If they don't eat that. Soak them in garlic juice. And to everyone else! I understand your concern for the fish. But, understand too, everyone's gotta start somewhere. And experience hands on is the best way you learn. so, please, eat a kit Kat bar. This site is for everyone!!! The name says it all"aquarium ADVICE" Now Back to Connor: [emoji6] just don't over feed them and test your water, do your water changes, and you'll be fine.