Odd behavior..... (pic)

[FishyBiz]

I recently got some AOG's from another reefer to put in my new 14 gallon nano. These were the first addition to this tank besides one damsel. Right when I put them in they seemed to be fine, until my small damsel started to pick at them. He did this for a couple seconds and then left. I think he was eating the algae on the plugs.
After a couple days closed I decided to cover them up with a plastic cup and they opened up withing minutes. I let them hang for a couple days and decided to remove the cup. They closed up immediately and stayed that way for a day. Yesterday I put the cup back on and they opened up right away. I thought this was strange.....

Some possible answers?
Lighting - My first thought would be lighting but they came from a tank with 150 watt MH and I run a 70 watt MH.
Flow - My next thought was flow. Maybe they are getting to much flow but all I have is my small return pump. (no powerheads)

So it must mean they just like the cool blue house. :lol:

 

[650-IS350]

They close up as they are getting used to your tank lighting ( even though they originally came from a tank that had stronger lighting ), also getting used to your tank parameters ( flow, water parameters etc. )

Btw- JMHO, I hate damsels, their little devil fin nipper territorial bastards... which is why I prefer Chromis to them less boistrous fish.:lol:

 

[FishyBiz]

I hate damsels also. I used him to cycle my tank.
Hes a little guy but off he goes to the fish store!

 

[the808state]

if you can catch him...

 

[FishyBiz]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15473287#post15473287 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by the808state
if you can catch him...

Haha ya.

IF i was a rookie it would be a problem.

 

[650-IS350]

Theirs a easy but dangerous way to catch him and any fish but risk to high for the tank inhabitants.... I won't say cause I don't recommend it.

 

[FishyBiz]

My tank is small and has minimal rock to hide in.

 

[650-IS350]

Me likes....... is that almost a cube? Dimensions?

 

[Str8outakompton]

dope tank fiishybiz

 

[FishyBiz]

Thanks guys.

The dims are 18" long 14" wide and 13" tall.

THE BUILD ON RC

 

[650-IS350]

Nice thread.