Baby Jardini is too skittish to eat

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TeaJay

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Got a small Jardini (10-15cm) for my 5ft on Wednesday, it is now Friday, and it has yet to eat. I'm using the same food that the store I bought it from was using (Hikari monster bites). The fish doesn't seem to like it when I'm close to the tank and will hide if there's any movement outside. In terms of stocking there's a few Rummynose Tetras in there that I couldn't get out and that's it. If it matters the water is also heavily tanned as there's a new piece of driftwood inside.

Any tips on how to make it more confident and start eating?
And is this normal for small predatory fish or is there a problem with my setup that is making it so uncomfortable?
 
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He was chilling in the tank in the fish store, then someone was chasing him with a net then all of a sudden he was in a plastic bag then it was dark and bumpy then all of a sudden its bright and he is in a different tank with different water temps and different PH and Nitrates. with this large person pushing there face against the glass so yeah he's prolly a little freaked out keep the lights dim give him a few days to relax check out his new place he will eat when hes ready
 
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I know that arowana tend to be pretty skitish, so i wouldn't worry too much. most fish besides community fish tend to be pretty skitish and will not eat for a couple of days.
Also, not to be that guy, but that is a growout tank, correct?
 
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TeaJay said:
Any tips on how to make it more confident and start eating?
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Don't have a lot of people running up to the aquarium. If you don't have any cover I suggest adding floating plants and don't have to be real. Approach aquarium slowly before feeding so it will start to learn that you are not a threat. Also if light is not on a timer put it on one. It will get accustomed to the light coming on and turning off at set times.
My experience with Silver Arowana.
 
justintheodd said:
I know that arowana tend to be pretty skitish, so i wouldn't worry too much. most fish besides community fish tend to be pretty skitish and will not eat for a couple of days.
Also, not to be that guy, but that is a growout tank, correct?
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Oh definitely! Im well aware of how big they get. It'll take him time to fill out this tank thou so im not rushing to give him an upgrade XD
 
troublesum said:
He was chilling in the tank in the fish store, then someone was chasing him with a net then all of a sudden he was in a plastic bag then it was dark and bumpy then all of a sudden its bright and he is in a different tank with different water temps and different PH and Nitrates. with this large person pushing there face against the glass so yeah he's prolly a little freaked out keep the lights dim give him a few days to relax check out his new place he will eat when hes ready
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Noted, Im just worried that he might waste away being too scared to eat. But ill keep throwing in a pellet everyday and monitoring him.
 
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