Damsel in hiding

[Russian123]

I've recently added a Damsel to my aquarium. So far he hasnt gone to the surface or come out from his little hiding spot in the Live Rock. I know he hasnt died because I can see him swimming in place. He seems to be using his gills faster than usuall. The levels havent changed. Is this normal for a damsel in a new place?

 

[ACBlinky]

Anything else in the tank? Sounds like he's stressed, someone might be chasing him. IME damsels will swim around like they own the place right away, unless they're being harassed.

 

[Russian123]

No hes the only fish in the tank

 

[Shoestring Reefer]

Is it a new tank? What are the "levels" that haven't changed? Ammonia, nitrite, aeration, temperature?

 

[AquaReeferMan]

Yes I agree with Blinky Damsels are very aggressive and tend to act like they own the whole tank. How did you acclimate him? That usually isnt a good sign seeing them breathe heavy. I work a a fish store and whenever a new fish start acting like that they usually dont pull through. My hopes are with you hopefully he is just getting used to you and his new surroundings.

 

[Russian123]

Amoinua at 0 nitrate at 0 ph 8.4 81 F

 

[Russian123]

Man I hope so

 

[kingtoad]

I just got two damsels as well. One is hiding in rocks, the other I cannot find. I put some food in there hoping they'd come out, but only one did... the one that I could see.

 

[Russian123]

Well my guy survived the night and is now swimming around so thanks for your concern but hes ok now