Chalk Basslet fish acting strange?

[ClownFishGuy6]

I just got a chalk basslet for my 55 gallon tank and it seems to be hiding and not coming out. I fed them brine shrimp and he still didn't come out I see him and he's breathing but he doesn't move anywhere. He just turns himself every now and then. Is this normal with this fish? And any other information that I should know about this fish just leave it in the comments please.

 

[Lostinthedark]

Had mine for years. They sometimes start off very shy. Mine still spend part of the day hiding under a crevice in the sand. Most of the time they are out and about in the lower 1/3 of the tank. Give him time. The are very hardy fish.

 

[ClownFishGuy6]

Ok. Thanks

 

[CStrickland]

What lost said.
They are kinda skittish and when scared they hide under things. One time I thought mine was dead, but he was just sleeping. I moved the rock and he shot right out of the tank so fast! Don't do that. When they get spooked they hold still and then just zoom - if they bash into a rock they can get hurt. He'll come out when he feels safe, don't worry unless he shows signs of distress like panting or twitching etc

 

[Lostinthedark]

They are one of my favorites. Beautiful purple and blue color and they do a mating dance at sunset every once in a while.

 

[ClownFishGuy6]

They are one of my favorites. Beautiful purple and blue color and they do a mating dance at sunset every once in a while.

do they only do the mating dance once in a while if they have someone to mate with?

 

[Lostinthedark]

Need 2 to tango. I probably catch it every other week or so.

 

[ca1ore]

Quite shy when small; much bolder as they grow.