new anthias hiding

[garod82]

Got a new anthias on Friday night, he is still hiding. How long do they usually hide. BTW, it's a purple queen anthias.

 

[cjgalante]

mine started to come out after a week or two!

Chris

 

[gcarroll]

That fish hiding is the least of your troubles. In my experience, this fish is regarded as a rental. Getting it to eat will be the hardest part. If he will eat, don't worry about him hiding. Normally you should buy anthias in groups of 5 or more. since they are schooling fish.

 

[ReefLife1680]

what are the tank suggstions for anthias?

 

[garod82]

well that's the problem, if he's hiding how the hell can I know if he's eating. He sort of comes out once a day and that's it so I don't know if he's eating or not.

 

[garod82]

If i purchased another anthias would it make him more comfortable?

 

[BMitch]

Why not set up a quarantine tank to make sure he's eating?

 

[garod82]

I don't want to state the obvious but if I can't get him to come out how would I catch him?

 

[garod82]

Also wont he just get scared again when you transfer him from the QT to the main tank?

 

[JN Reef]

Hey, if you need another anthias, I know someone who's selling one. Very active and eats aggressively.

 

[garod82]

WHat kind? How much?

 

[gcarroll]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6905346#post6905346 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by garod82
If i purchased another anthias would it make him more comfortable?

Normally you should buy anthias in groups of 5 or more.