Harlaquin tusk

Sal Di Lapi · 03/03/2006, 08:44 AM

I purchases a harlaquin tusk one week ago. It is approx 5 inchesIt never comes out from behind the rocks. Nobody is picking on him. Is this normal behavior for this fish? I have a 140 fowlr tank.

jnc914 · 03/03/2006, 08:59 AM

This is typical behavior for this fish. They are very shy when you first put them into a new environment. Give him a couple of weeks to fully acclimate to the tank. Is he eating for you? I know it is recommended that you feed the Tusk ghost shrimp until they get used to frozen. Good Luck with him.

Loralie · 03/03/2006, 09:40 AM

Also they jump so make sure you have the tank covered

03/03/2006, 08:44 AM	#1
Sal Di Lapi Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bronx New York Posts: 9	Harlaquin tusk I purchases a harlaquin tusk one week ago. It is approx 5 inchesIt never comes out from behind the rocks. Nobody is picking on him. Is this normal behavior for this fish? I have a 140 fowlr tank.

03/03/2006, 08:59 AM	#2
jnc914 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 2,008	This is typical behavior for this fish. They are very shy when you first put them into a new environment. Give him a couple of weeks to fully acclimate to the tank. Is he eating for you? I know it is recommended that you feed the Tusk ghost shrimp until they get used to frozen. Good Luck with him. __________________ "Great things are not accomplished by those who yield to trends and fads and popular opinion." -Jack Kerouac 13 years strictly salty Current Tank Info: 180 gallon FOWLR Angel dedicated tank

03/03/2006, 09:40 AM	#3
Loralie Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: minnesota Posts: 568	Also they jump so make sure you have the tank covered