Blind Banggai Cardnalfish

[Jyetman]

I've had my Banggai for almost 1.5 years got him large due to aggressive flame hawk which no longer have. He was a very difficult fish in the beginning getting him to eat. After nearly starving for months I tried blood worms and fresh plankton which he started eating. If the plankton is a day old forget it he spits it out. Anyway back in October last year I notice he wasn't pigging out like usual. It got worst and today I have to get the turkey baster to feed him. Its a hit or miss some days he just doesn't eat. Is there anything I can do to help him? Is blindness a permanent condition? He responds when I approach the tank so I know he must be able to see some.

 

[ThRoewer]

(S)He may just be old. Banggais don't get very old and since you already bought it large it may have been of advanced age to begin with.

I don't know why yours is picky with food. My 3 pairs are the first out at feedings and very aggressive eaters. They even chase other fish (damsels, dottybacks and angels) away so they can eat more. I mostly feed Mysis but they go after everything that hits the water. During feedings they kind of behave like you would expect it from piranhas...

 

[Jyetman]

So far she eats every other day when I feed frozen food. She gulps down what hits her face or side. Still losing weight though do I just let nature slowly take its course?