Anthias Hiding & not eating, 1 death

[Uncko Macko]

I brought home 3 Pink/purple Anthias 1 week ago. Not sure of the species. THey seemed like the where in great health. I acclimated them very slow. They hardly come out of hiding. Are not interested in any food. I've even tried live brine, small feeder shrimp, and blackworms. I found a dead one last night. The others look fine. Gill movement looks good. Color looks good. No spots or anything. Any advice?

Thanks

 

[gweston]

If you have bright lights, try to dim them or leave them off for a day. Usually good when acclimating any fish to reduce shock via slow acclimation and low light. I QT'd a 6-line wrasse a few weeks back. It was nearly dead. As soon as I turned the lights off and treated with Rid-Ick+, it was up and about in a matter of hours. Completely normal in 1-2 days. Eats well now and is healthy as can be. The meds could have saved it... but I suspect it was more likely stress that caused its health problems.