How long is too long?

[snommisbor]

Ok so it is day seven and my RBTA is still behind the rocks. Looks great and healthy and is being hosted by my pair of GSM. It does get some light through some holes in my rock work but obviously I would like it to be out in the open to enjoy. How long is too long behind the rocks that I should be worried.

Tank: 75 with 80lbs LR This is a FOWLR with some Mushrooms, Zoas, Clams
30 sump with fuge and DSB and LR Cheato, Caulurpa
PM Redline 100 Skimmer
Lighting Coralife Pro 2x150 MH

tank 18 months old

Params:

Amm. 0
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 10-20
Alk 10
Cal. 420
PH 8.2

 

[snommisbor]

any opinions

 

[trdofwrkin]

it will come out when its ready....I have a sebae that has been behind the rocks since mothers day.....Just keep an eye on it....If it starts to fall apart get it out......

 

[thosefishguys]

As long as it looks healthy, I wouldn't worry too much about it. Presumably it will come out of hiding when it's ready.

J.

 

[dball711]

Sometimes they will try to situate themselves deeper into a crevasse or behind a rock prior to splitting. This gives them some extra protection as they become more vulnerable during a split. Not always the case, my sister had this happen once only to see it dissolve. Trdofwrkin made a good point, keep an eye on it.