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IN4MATION

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i bought an 7-8in indo datnoid around a month ago,
and all he does is staying in the corner upside down.
and hes never ate since i got him.
what should i do? :confused:
 
What have you tried to feed him?He will take a while to settle down and get used to his new home,it hangs in that position probably because it wants to hide and there may be no such spot in the tank.I would keep the hood lights off in order for the dat to feel more comfortable and keep small fish in the tank for it feed on when it gets around to it.
 
What are you water parameters? You've said you got him a month ago and still hasn't eaten? If so, that's not a good sign. What kind of food are you trying to feed him/her? What are the tankmates? Whats the temperature n your tank?

Try feeding live blackworms because they are irresistable. If that doesn't work, try guppies, and if that doesn't work, send it here in to my tank ASAP.
 
IN4MATION;3163006; said:
sorry dont got pic's
but his head is always facing to the bottom of the tank.
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is it the top of his head thats faceing the bottom?
i noticed most indos get really spooked after being handled even rearranging decorations it sounds like normal behavior to me..

mine never moved barely ate and was unstable for months now it seems more comfortable as its gotten useto the tank...

try feeding it live foods to encourage it to move and eat...
 
k i"ve tried feeding him dried jumbo krill, some feeders but he still doesnt eat.
ive got no hiding spots hes just in the corner,
i've other Dats with him 2 5in ngt, and 4 6in At, and 9in Jardini
 
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