why my octo isnt eating

[Nate316]

What up guys, great to be here! Anyway, on to my problem. I purchased an octo (species unknown, but its the same as ruprect, the first pic in the octo images) about 2 months ago from a local fish store. In the beginning he did fine in his new home. He ate well and established a nice home inside our live rock. WE fed him crayfish every 2 days and he was starting to come out and eat in front of my roommates and i instead of waiting until we went to bed to devour his meal. Anyway, lately he hasnt been eating. We have added a few tank mates (clown, trigger, gobie, cowfish, damsel) and it seems like he has stopped eating when these were added. I know it was a risk to add these fish, due to the fact that he would eat them, but i have noticed that he seems somewhat timid when he is out and they are swimming around. I have tried to vary his diet (feeder fish, shrimp, blue crabs) but nothing seems to work. My water levels are fine so i dont think that is a problem. I am starting to get worried because it has been about a week and a half since he has eaten a meal. Any help would be great. Thanks

 

[corw314]

I think you answered your own question. I know the trigger and damsel can be a problem to an octo and being his behavior and feeding changed when you added the fish, seems to be the answer. Oh, also !!! If you can, try to remove at least the more aggressive fish! Good luck!!!

CArol