Can't find wrasse?

invaderzimm · 04/19/2014, 09:42 PM

So a few days ago I got some new fish including to ruby cardinals and one longfin fairy wrasse. Initially they all hid, which was normal. However, at feeding, I couldn't find one of the ruby cardinals. Now, I can't find the wrasse. I fed them again at the normal time and he never showed up. So I just lifted the live rock (its only a 30 gal) a bit to see if he was hiding or dead under one of them. No sign of either fish. Checked the sump and the area around the tank but no fish. Where in the world could it be???

invaderzimm · 04/19/2014, 09:52 PM

update: I found one of the fish (not sure if its a cardinal or the wrasse) inside a deep hole in the live rock. not sure if this is this where they both are but I will wait until they come out.

1fishkeeper · 04/20/2014, 08:07 AM

It should come out in time just let it relax and get use to its new home.

Dmorty217 · 04/20/2014, 11:09 AM

Wrasse will hide in the sand when stressed and at night, don't worry it will show back up. Wrasse are also jumpers so a lid or some other form of restraint from allowing them to become a dried up waste of $$ on the floor

04/19/2014, 09:42 PM	#1
invaderzimm Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 21	Can't find wrasse? So a few days ago I got some new fish including to ruby cardinals and one longfin fairy wrasse. Initially they all hid, which was normal. However, at feeding, I couldn't find one of the ruby cardinals. Now, I can't find the wrasse. I fed them again at the normal time and he never showed up. So I just lifted the live rock (its only a 30 gal) a bit to see if he was hiding or dead under one of them. No sign of either fish. Checked the sump and the area around the tank but no fish. Where in the world could it be???

04/20/2014, 08:07 AM	#3
1fishkeeper Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Spanaway, WA Posts: 1,101	It should come out in time just let it relax and get use to its new home. __________________ "You can run but you will only die tired" U.S. Army Snipers

04/20/2014, 11:09 AM	#4
Dmorty217 Saltwater Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vandalia OHIO Posts: 11,624	Wrasse will hide in the sand when stressed and at night, don't worry it will show back up. Wrasse are also jumpers so a lid or some other form of restraint from allowing them to become a dried up waste of $$ on the floor __________________ Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs

04/19/2014, 09:52 PM	#2
invaderzimm Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 21	update: I found one of the fish (not sure if its a cardinal or the wrasse) inside a deep hole in the live rock. not sure if this is this where they both are but I will wait until they come out.