Sebae gone

[luke33]

So I added a sebae on Saturday and it wasn't attaching to anything and I haven't seen it for 24hrs now. Should i look under all my rockwork or just leave him be? If its dead will it have any harmful effects from toxins in my tank. Its 165g volume.
Thanks,

Luke

 

[davocean]

Depending on size of nem, but yeah, a decent spike could occur, although in a 165g it would be somewhat dilluted.
I'd test 4 amonia right away, and do heavy WC's if you see ANY amonia.
It shouldn't be hiding.
What do you have for light/flow?

 

[luke33]

I have around 4100gph flow and 250w 20k mh's and overdriven 4x48" IC t5's as well. I tried to get him to attach to anything for a couple days but it wouldn't. I wonder if they tore his foot before i bought him and he was hurt. I doubt i ever buy an anem thats not attached again.

 

[luke33]

No amm yet, i checked last night but will again today. Thanks Dav. They don't release any toxins that will kill my fish do they?

 

[davocean]

Your light is plenty, and no amo is good, he could still be alive in there somewhere.
I can't remember hearing about any toxins killing fish, mainly amo spikes and funky cloudy water.
He could have a torn foot, or just trying to acclimate.
I'd look real good for him.
In placing nems, (my sebae and LTA) I put at bottom w/sand scooped a bit, and between rocks, basically a little nook.
That way it can back in or out for more/less light or flow.
Also, moderate flow, not blasting it.
Tents should move gently.
Good luck.

 

[luke33]

Well, i searched everywhere last night, he's no where to be found. And neither is my cleaner wrasse of a long time.......All parameters are pristine. Not sure whats going on with it. Anyhow at this point I'll just wait and see. Thanks Dave