new RTBA not doing to well.

[matthewscars]

I got this guy a week ago and he was hiding in a dark part of the back side of the tank for 3-4 days. I noticed yesterday he actually moved and split. It looks like a 25/75 split. The 75% is moving around and the 25% is wedged under a rock. Here are some picutres:

This is the 75%

After he moved and perked up.

The split.

He's moving like crazy and seems to be extending his tenticles now. I tried feeding him a sliverside last night and he didnt want any of that. I cant even see the 25% guy.

What is this looking like? Should I be worried or concerned?

stats:
90g
t5 fixture
nitr*tes:0

everything else in normal range.

 

[jmadison]

Nems usually split due to stress or due to being happy, I guess yours did it out of stress of just being moved. I wouldnt worry too much, prob give them 4-5 more days b4 trying to feed them a little mysis. Keep an eye out for what looks like infection, and let nature run its course they should be fine. I would however do a 15-20% water change, some nasties can foul up your water during a split.

 

[SNAKEMANVET]

The mouth won't heal completely for about 10 days or so.They should be ok. good luck