New RBTA

[tqpolo]

I have a new RBTA for two weeks now. It has stayed behind the rock since day one in my tank. I even left a good bit of my tank empty hoping it would stay in the front but it won't come out. It is getting some lights right now but not much. It still comes out and eat and all but I'm just surprised it hasn't moved in two weeks. Also around the mouth there is silver stripes that looks like lighting bolt. Is this normal?

 

[DZs]

Mine have stayed where I placed them over 3 mos ago. Like yours, there's like 5-6 small white stripes darting out from their mouths.

 

[sardonicscorpio]

Its normal for a nem to hide for a few days and unfortunately, some of them like to stay in the back.
What type of lights are you running? When u got it, did you see what type of lights it was under? Tank params? For example, if it went from under t5s to a 400w halide, its more than likely still getting used to the new brighter light.
Giving more info can help with people giving advice.
If its still inflating and mouth closed, its probably still acclimating but post more info!!

 

[tqpolo]

It came from a local reefer which it was under 400w MH. My tank has 250w MH with 4 (T5). I currently only running my MH for 3-4 Hrs a day. The tank parameters are all perfect. The RBTA still inflate and looks fine. I guess I should wait a little longer.