Anyone know what could be wrong with my Wrasse?

denise willenborg · Oct 14, 2020

Hi-
I just bought this guy on Sunday and I got him because he was being picked on by a clown. Anyway, he has been hanging out right here pretty much since i got him. He eats when I put food in and sometimes he goes up and down the tank a few times. Maybe this is normal for him?

Thanks in advance for your help!

fishguy242 · Oct 14, 2020

hi,is he in qt tank? any places to hide?

denise willenborg · Oct 14, 2020

No he isnt but I was going to move him to one now. I just set one up but not sure if that will stress him out more

Reef Tripp · Oct 14, 2020

You may feel sheltered in the corner, although going up and down are usually symptoms of wanting to jump in the wrassers, your tank has a lid

denise willenborg · Oct 14, 2020

He does have lots of places to hide as well

denise willenborg · Oct 14, 2020

No lid but a hood so he wouldnt get too far

denise willenborg · Oct 14, 2020

Its almost like he is going up for air but his breathing doesn't seem labored

denise willenborg · Oct 14, 2020

Are there any fish diseases that would cause this type of behavior?

fishguy242 · Oct 14, 2020

try leaving in dark tank ,unless feel emergency ,call reefsquad

fishguy242 · Oct 14, 2020

denise willenborg said:
Are there any fish diseases that would cause this type of behavior?

yes, swim bladder ,

fishguy242 · Oct 14, 2020

give him a chance here #reefsquad lets get some expert eyes on

denise willenborg · Oct 14, 2020

fishguy242 said:
give him a chance here #reefsquad lets get some expert eyes on

Ok great! How do I contact reef squad?

Lasse · Oct 14, 2020

@evolved

Sincerely Lasse

Jay Hemdal · Oct 14, 2020

A video sometimes helps give us a better idea as to the fish's behavior - swim bladder issues cause the fish to struggle a bit, while it wanting to hide in the corner would look a bit different. The best way to post a video I think is to send it to youtube, or at least resize it before attaching it. The fact that it is feeding is a good sign, keep tabs on that.

Jay

ScottR · Oct 14, 2020

Agreed that a video will reveal more that someone can help you with. Could this be oxygen deprivation? How much flow do you have in your tank? If can’t post a video, can you provide more info on the type of system you’re running?