Oh I forgot to add this to my reply but a dat can take as much as 5 days to even two months without eating food. Do not worry and be bold! 5 days will not affect his health in any detrimental way unless it is sick.
This video may help you, but I agree with krichardson, when you just get a fish they often times don't eat, especially if they've been on live foods or in a different environment. I'd say get some feeder guppies and start medicating them just incase he doesn't start eating. Datnoids are not my area of expertise so I can't really say when you should feed him the guppies, I'll let
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Like has been said already Essaf; 2-3 weeks easily. Just give it time-Dats aren't Oscars or Goldfish. Just try not to get worked up over it and be patient. Patience is key with Dats a lot more than other fish.
Like has been said already Essaf; 2-3 weeks easily. Just give it time-Dats aren't Oscars or Goldfish. Just try not to get worked up over it and be patient. Patience is key with Dats a lot more than other fish.