New wykii not eating, is this normal?

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He is 3" in a 100g, a decent amount of flow, levels are amo-0 Rites-0 Rates-20 or lower. His tank mates are a small Moto ray I'd guess a 5" disc 2 p. bass around 3.5" and it was with a 6" jurense that bit it's tail so it has been removed. Could it be settling in? To much flow? What's the ideal setup for this guy?


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How long have you had him? I'm sure the experts will jump in (I haven't owned one yet), but if you've only had him a few days, I wouldn't be too concerned. Do you know what his diet was before you bought him? Also you do know that he will eventually need a tank to himself, right? They don't play well with others. Hope it works out and he starts eating, and please post some pics of this monster-to-be!!


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Good info, Shane. As pointed above, you missed the most important piece: how long since you got him and it has not been eating?

They are unfussy and easy to keep generally.
 
Mine didn't eat for a couple days but once he settled in it was game on.He was about 4" or so when I got him I fed him tilapia, raw shrimp, and massivore.
 
It does not mean much - in fact, IME instant eating is an exception. Give him a week of good water and comfort, no stress, and he will eat. Mine three 3"-ers ate anything I threw in the tank with major gusto.
 
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