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06/27/2014, 01:53 PM
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Help with skidish fish...
So I've a purple fire fish that just doesn't seem to want to come out of the rocks unless it's feeding time. Even then when I step close to the tank it's gone. My concern is feeding most of the time it won't get more then 2-3 pellets. Is there a way to help keep it out more so I can at least feed it.
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06/27/2014, 02:08 PM
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how long has it been in your tank? Mine took a good 2 weeks before they would tolerate me in the room let alone close to the tank, might try getting a second if you have the room for another fish, they are more confidant in pairs.
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06/27/2014, 02:13 PM
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It's been DT now for just under 3 months.
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06/27/2014, 02:38 PM
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From your signiture you have 4 fish in a 40b, you have room for another I would try adding a second firefish. Like I said they are much bolder when in a pair. Also if he does come out during feeding watch and see if the other fish pay it any attention. The clowns might be harassing it.
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06/27/2014, 02:47 PM
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Fish that are out in the water, actively swimming will help. In the wild when a fish doesn't see any other fish around this is an instinctual cue that a predator is around. If he thinks a predator is around he will hide.
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06/27/2014, 03:35 PM
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The clowns don't pay it no mind. So it's not them harassing and the blenny is still in the QT. Will the 2 not fight? That's why I didn't get 2 at the start
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06/27/2014, 04:01 PM
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No, the two will buddy up, have had several pairs that were introduced at different times and they have always found each other and stayed close to each other.
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06/27/2014, 06:38 PM
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I'll see if the lfs has any I figure I have room for 1-2 more small fish
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06/27/2014, 06:52 PM
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Where is the tank located at? They are a skittish fish by nature IMO, so a TV going on and off, a stereo, a door slamming, etc might keep them timid ALL the time.
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06/27/2014, 06:54 PM
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It's in my living room.
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06/27/2014, 06:55 PM
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Give it some time they will come out
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06/28/2014, 03:40 PM
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When I had mine it was always hiding. I had it for 6+months. It will only come out to eat. Sometimes it doesn't come out at all.
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06/28/2014, 03:43 PM
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Get yourself a yellow coris wrasse or fairy wrasse the help timid fish feel free to swim.
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