Leopard Wrasse Missing

[HidingReefer]

Hey guys, I recently added a leopard wrasse to my 90 gallon reef. Currently there is a yellow tang, melanurus wrasse, as well as leopard. She came out a day after i added her, and ever since I cannot find her, the sand does look a little better but that could be either the melanurus or her. I know never to look for a wrasse in the sandbed. Im worried right now, as this is my dream fish. I am getting my brine shrimp hatchery setup on wednesday so i can get her live brine, there are a lot of pods in my reef which if she is alive she can eat. Any suggestions, do you think food will bring her out?
Thanks

 

[MelloW33]

It's not uncommon for leopard wrasses to stay under the sand for a few weeks after introduction or to be on a different time than you. Maybe it comes out at night?

 

[frankv702]

Yea I've heard of them staying in the sand bed for up to a few weeks. I have one that stays on the sand for days. Then occasionally I'll walk by my tank and see her swimming around the gone for another few days.

 

[billdogg]

One of my Blue Star Leopards buried itself in the sand for over 3 weeks before it finally decided to join the party. The pair are two of my favorite fish - always out and about, and absolutely stunning to look at IMO. As an added bonus, they have destroyed the flatworm population in my tank the 2 rounds of FWE couldn't touch.