FLOWER HORN NOT EATING

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swordtail

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Hi guys

I rescused a male fh on new years day. His tail had torn quite badly apprantly by a female and his tummy is quite hollow. To this day he has not eaten and is quite timid. When I turn the lights on he hides but when the lights are off he swims quite alot although not smoothly, this is either from being head heavy(from birth) or tail has not healed up yet by a long shot-30%-40% still missing, although it is improving. I thought it could be internal but its its innitial poo was normal but have yet to see poo for a long time. No white poo though which i heard was a sign for internal probs. Have tried pellets, blood worms, prawns ect but to no avail.

Any advice would be good. Thanks.
 
Are there any meds/salt in the water for the tail? What are the water parameters?
 
Even though i do not give live feed to any of my flowerhorns,,,, on the contrary i recommend you to try and feed him some live feeder fish and observe.

If he eats them ,, then you still have a fighting chance.

Keep us posted.
 
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