my datnoids didnt eat for about a month or so i just end up not feeding it after few more days i dropped in some aro sticks and pellets they were on it like pirahnas. first try to feed them blood worms then slowly downgrade what they eat. they will eventually start eating. no fish will starve themselves. will eventually eat something. or try using Kent Garlic xtreme and drop it on the pellets and let it soak for about a min and drop it in. even the pickiest fish will be at it in no time. hope it helps. GL