When the big pencil fish is just put into the fish tank, because it has not adapted to the new environment, it often does not eat for several days. At this time, it does not need too much intervention. As long as the feeding is suspended and the fish adapts, the appetite will naturally recover. Generally, it takes 5-7 days.
The big pencil fish may not eat because the food is not delicious. This kind of fish belongs to carnivorous fish, like to eat small fish and shrimp, can also be fed with beef and pork, but long-term feeding of artificial feed is easy to make fish anorexia, so it is necessary to change feed regularly, or feed with a variety of feed.
The big pencil fish is a tropical fish, and has certain requirements for temperature. If the temperature is too low, the fish's appetite will decline, and even affect its health. Usually, the temperature should be kept between 22 and 27 degrees Celsius, and the temperature should be kept warm when the season changes, and the temperature control rod can be installed in the fish tank to control the temperature.
If the big pencil fish is sick, it will often lead to loss of appetite. In view of this situation, it is necessary to change the water immediately, usually every other day, and at the same time, it is necessary to properly heat up to stimulate the immunity of the fish, and also to add salt to the water to reduce the invasion of pathogens. When the disease is cured, the fish's appetite will be restored.
