Acid Test purchase - eat or no ?

[WuHT]

I'm under the impression that if a fish does NOT eat, then i should leave it be.

My situation is like this : I saw a small auriga butterflyfish , kept in the LFS with a bunch of other BFs (larger). I've noticed some head twitching, but see no spots on the fish. I have prazipro (suspect flukes in the gills) and plan to treat it in the QT with it , but the really decision maker is that the fish has shown little interest in the food that the LFS feeds it (when i request to see).

Wondering how much success people have with fish who don't eat (for about a week) , to take home and treat ? The threadfin butterflyfish is beginner-friendly, but not exceptionally hardy, so should i pass or take a gamble ? It's not expensive, but dying fish tax me emotionally.

Your thoughts ? Every fish i've gotten i've made sure ate, so i'm seeing if i should gamble with a semi-hardy fish.

Thanks in advance.

 

[patsfan1130]

I would never buy a fish that is not eating. It's a sure sign that something is wrong.

 

[masonicman]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13197257#post13197257 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by toolfan
I would never buy a fish that is not eating. It's a sure sign that something is wrong.

Ditto

 

[billdogg]

+1000^^^

 

[crvz]

I would do it if this fell into place; I had the QT setup, medication available, experience with the issue, and the store all but gave it away (huge discount, and sometimes they will if they feel the fish doesnt have a chance at their store). Otherwise, never worth it.

 

[WuHT]

Thanks, good to hear.