African Butterfly

[Curtiss]

I've got an African Butterfly who I've had for a little over 2 years. Recently, he has stopped eating. This fish used to eat anything that floated on the surface. Crickets, flakes, meal worms, flies, etc. He hasn't eaten in a month now. Once in a while he will try to eat a meal worm or a cricket, but can't seem to swallow. Any ideas? On a side note, he's the largest African Butterfly I've seen. He's just over 5 inches and until the last month has been very healthy and happy. Nothing has changed in his (or her) environment so I'm at a loss. Any input would be appreciated. A friend suggested I move him to an isolated tank, which is an option, but I'm not sure that will help.

-Curtiss

 

[Dwarfs]

I've got an African Butterfly who I've had for a little over 2 years. Recently, he has stopped eating. This fish used to eat anything that floated on the surface. Crickets, flakes, meal worms, flies, etc. He hasn't eaten in a month now. Once in a while he will try to eat a meal worm or a cricket, but can't seem to swallow. Any ideas? On a side note, he's the largest African Butterfly I've seen. He's just over 5 inches and until the last month has been very healthy and happy. Nothing has changed in his (or her) environment so I'm at a loss. Any input would be appreciated. A friend suggested I move him to an isolated tank, which is an option, but I'm not sure that will help.

-Curtiss

Fast the fish for a few days, maybe turn up the temp, and see if it eats