Red terror won't eat

[Convict Cichlids]

I have 2 red terrors and they won't eat. It has been a few days and no luck.

I notice this today on the males anus.


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[EricNguyen]

Try to starve them for a couple more days to see what happen

 

[Convict Cichlids]

I got them on tuesday and they haven ate since then


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[I C Mud]

What are/or have you tried to feed them?

 

[Convict Cichlids]

I've tried bloodworms and hikari foods sticks

I noticed that one of their belly is sunken in. Should I feed live?


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[EricNguyen]

Don't do live feed they usually have parasites. Just dose the tank with Epsom salt 10gal/tbs then try feeding again after couple of days

 

[Aquanero]

Do they mouth the food and spit it out or have no interest at all? Did they eat the first day you got them?

 

[I C Mud]

When you do feed them you might try frozen daphnia. IMO even very finicky eaters will go for it. If you fish were pooping normally, then it's not bloat not white and stringy. The later would indicate a parasite. Bloodworms although a favorite for most fish I find unreliable in quality and stay away from for the most part. Just my opinion, I'm sure you'll do what you feel is best for your fish. Good luck and I hope they eat soon.

 

[Convict Cichlids]

They seek no interest in the food.
Also what is the Epsom salt for?

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[EricNguyen]

They seek no interest in the food.
Also what is the Epsom salt for?

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Epsom salt help the fish digestive system for constipation.