Polypterus endlicheri not eating

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Endlicherilover

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About two moths ago i moved and bouht new tank for my other bichir (200 gal) i cycled the tank for 3 weaks and transferd the fish in everything seemd fine and everybody started eating normally except my bichir it's now been two weeks and im getting pretty worried sens he never does this. Already tried live feeders and he would not care less:((. I was wondering could some parasites cause something like this or am i just paranoid? Please tell me if toi have any suggestions what should i do.
 
Might be settling down. Don’t give live food. Check the water and make sure as I question the tank cycled in 3 weeks. If it’s then forget what I mentioned. Would try some cut up tilapia.
 
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Yes 3 weeks is pretty fast cycle but i transferd the old canisterfilters with the living bacteria and water condition is good. I never feed live foods but i really wanted to see it eating something just to see its ok but sens it didn't work i really got worried... No interst on shirmp, scallop, or fish fillet and trying new foods won't work because he is always kinda picky.
 
FishBeast said:
Earthworms might stimulate appetite with their movement and won't have parasites that can trasfer to him. You can also trasfer to a separate smaller tank and tweezer feed tilapia and shrimp (put food right up to his face).
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Another good option.
 
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Endlicherilover said:
Is there a possibility that he won't eat :( i mean is there a chance i would have to force feed him?
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Hope not. Wouldn’t attempt as it’s stressful on the fish.
 
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