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I have a plumhead cichlid that I purchased from a pet store in the Spring area. I have had him/her for a little over 3 months. She's about 6-7" and normally in a 55 gallon tank, but I aquired a new flowerhorn and had to move the plum (for now) into a 20 gallon. She's been in there about 6 days, (this will change this evening. She's going back into HER tank.) Here's the problem... about 3 days ago I noticed that she has stopped eating (well as far as I can tell-she won't eat while I'm standing there), responding to my presence, and stays in her pot. I checked the water and all is good. I do water changes atleast every other day approx. 30%. She has no lesions or other visible signs of distress. So I'm at a loss. Any suggestions?
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Is this fish also known as Archocentrus spilurus, or Blue-eyed cichlid? If so, wow! What a beautiful fish!
I've never had one of these but I just read that they are very territorial. Is it possible she's stressed from the move and from losing her 'territory'? And this is going to sound crazy, but I've had fish that I've isolated, and they would pout for a while. I think some fish just don't like being alone without stimulation of decor and adequate swim space.
I'd watch her when you put her back into her tank and see if she bounces back. If she continues to isolate herself and won't eat after readjusting, let us know. Does she have a favorite food? You might try tempting her with that once she's back in her home.Our Fishhouse
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OH NO I'VE BEEN LIED TO....
no that most certainly is NOT what I have- lol
after your post i looked up a blue-eyed cichlid and now i guess she looks more like a flowerhorn. i just assumed thats what she/he is since that was what i was told...
thank you so much for your advice and i will definately keep you posted.
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plum heads could also be veija synspilium i just picked up a pair after i found out that the trade name was plumhead 1 1/2 years i've been looking for these guys and finally thanks to rico i found them actually bought rico's pair.
as for not eating they do have emotions you may try some blood worms to entice her.
worst case scenario(sp?) may have internal problems check to see if here feces are white/transparent if so may need to treat her for internal fungus or something else i can't remember at the time
cichlids are tempermental at times and can be picky eaters so maybe try blood worms and see if she'll eat those first. blood worms are not healthy as a full time food but good as a treat, fish love'em
hope this helps
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this helps alot! although i am not fond of using blood worms cause they're nasty, i'm willing to try anything. she is acting a little better today, redecorating, spitting rocks, charging the tank wall if i come close, etc., but still not eating. so im gonna do it!!!
chris, thanks again for all your help, i really appreciate it.
BTW after reading your last post i looked up a-umm... blah blah (-veija synspilium- wow i could butcher that name)- and i think you are right, thats what she looks like. do only the males of that species have humps?Comment
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mostly, although females can develop a nuchal hump as they get larger, it tends to be less pronouncedOriginally posted by sassie1973 View PostHaiku's are easy
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ty, that info is very useful. she has no hump- flat flat forhead, and is at leaset 6-7", im guessing thats old in fishy years?. and im not about to positively sex it by looking at her booty
)- i wouldnt want someone to snatch me out of my house to check out my rear- hahaha-- besides, it's not like i could breed them, shes far too aggressive. just wanted to know for my own information.
thank you so much for your response steven!!Comment
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