1. Not adapting to the environment: When the fish just enters the tank, it often takes a period of time to adapt to the new environment. Usually, it can feed normally after a week. Don't worry too much. Before that, it is better not to feed food to avoid polluting the water quality.
2. Low water temperature: Aspidistra fasciatus is a tropical fish. It has certain requirements for water temperature. If the temperature is too low, it will also affect its eating. The lowest room temperature it can tolerate is 15 C, but if it is below 20 C for a long time, its color will fade and its ornamental value will be reduced, so the temperature should be controlled above 20 C.
3. Poor water quality: Pony fish is suitable for living in acidic water. Usually, the PH should be maintained between 6.5 and 6.8. If the water is alkaline, the fish will also be affected, causing it not to eat. It needs to be changed regularly to keep the water sanitary.
1. Eating too much: The fish itself is relatively small, so the amount of food is not large. If too much feed is fed, the fish will eat too much, which will also affect their eating. In this case, we should stop feeding and let it digest well. In addition, feeding too much food may also cause it to suffer from enteritis, affecting its appetite.
2. Sick: The fish may suffer from many diseases during its growth, such as white spot disease and water mildew, which will make it unable to eat. In addition to changing water, warming up and adding salt, it can also be treated with medicinal bath to help it recover soon and restore appetite.
3. Frightened: The colorful skirt fish is a very timid fish. Once it is frightened or feels that the surrounding environment is unsafe, it will not eat. Therefore, it is necessary to keep it in a quiet place, do not let it accept too strong light, so that they can safely eat.
