What to do if the lucky fish doesn’t eat
Lucky fish (also known as Feng Shui fish or dragon fish) is a favorite ornamental fish species for many aquarists, but if it does not eat, it often causes people to worry. This article will extract relevant solutions from recent hot topics and combine them with structured data analysis to provide you with comprehensive guidance.
1. Analysis of the correlation between recent hot topics and the fortune fish not eating

| hot topics | Related reasons | Solution reference |
|---|---|---|
| water quality management | Extreme weather has occurred in many places in the past 10 days, and water temperatures have fluctuated greatly. | Check pH value, ammonia nitrogen content and keep water temperature stable |
| Stress of new fish entering the tank | New fish purchases increase during holidays | Provide secluded space to reduce disturbance |
| Feed selection | Imported feed shortage sparks discussion | Try live bait or switch brands |
2. Common reasons and countermeasures for fortune fish refusing to eat
1.environmental factors
| Specific performance | Detection method | Handling suggestions |
|---|---|---|
| Abnormal water temperature | Thermometer measurement | Maintain a constant water temperature of 26-30℃ |
| Water quality deteriorates | Test agent detection | Change 1/3 of the water every week and strengthen filtration |
2.health problems
| Symptoms | possible disease | Treatment measures |
|---|---|---|
| white spots on body surface | white spot disease | Raise the temperature to 30°C and mix with special drugs |
| fin ulcer | bacterial infection | Yellow powder medicated bath to improve water quality |
3. Practical conditioning plan
1.Progressive food induction method
| stage | Operation mode | duration |
|---|---|---|
| first stage | Feeding live bait such as bloodworms/mealworms | 3 days |
| second stage | Live bait and feed mixed feeding | 5 days |
| The third stage | Gradually transition to pure feed | 7 days |
2.Environmental optimization plan
| improvement project | Standard parameters | Tool recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| light intensity | 8-10 hours a day | Timing lighting system |
| water flow speed | 0.1-0.3m/s | Adjustable power water pump |
4. Precautions
1. Avoid changing feed brands frequently. It is recommended to choose special feed with protein content ≥40%.
2. According to recent statistics from the aquarist community, about 68% of cases of food refusal can be solved by improving water quality.
3. If you continue not to eat for more than 3 days, it is recommended to contact a professional aquarium veterinarian for diagnosis and treatment.
5. Preventive measures
| prevention project | Execution frequency | Effect evaluation |
|---|---|---|
| Water quality testing | 1 time a week | Reduce 80% of environmental disease risks |
| Equipment disinfection | 1 time per month | Reduce the probability of cross-infection |
Through the above systematic analysis and solutions, I believe that the problem of lucky fish refusing to eat can be effectively improved. It is recommended that aquarists pay more attention to the status of fish and establish feeding records to detect problems in time.
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