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His lack of appetite could be from a digestive upset, worms, or collection method (cyanide).
Did you purchase this fish from the same place as the last midas blenny? Their wholesaler could be the same?
Is he showing any other outward signs of illness? rapid breathing, off colored, swimming behavior changes, swollen abdomen...etc. anything unusual that would signify a parasite or infection?
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No I purchased this Midas from a different LFS that is very well established.
I have bought fish for my other tank with out any problems from this store.
No. There are no other outward signs of illness. I have been watching closely for all those things you listed.
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If the mysis you've been feeding are freshwater, that could be stressing his system. Make sure you're feeding him only marine organisms and a variety of those. If he seems like a finicky eater, don't keep feeding him the same foods he likes even if that means you have to vacuum up uneaten food for a few days. Assuming he is healthy, he will eat different items when he gets hungry. You wouldn't feed a child only icecream every day
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Yesterday I read Lee's discussion on mysis (fresh water) vs. mysid (saltwater). I had two different packages and they both said mysis and list of ingredients was also mysis.
While I have introduced other foods to the Midas I guess I need to be more persistent in getting the fish to eat the variety. He has not been interested in the other foods but then I cave and give him the mysis.
I performed a 25% WC late Sunday night and a 50% WC midday on Monday.