Cryptic/Pink streaked wrasse question

[Defect]

So I recently aquired one of these fish. I have seen him very seldomly so far but last night I was watching the tank and he was under a rock with what looked to be a mucus cocoon. I wanted to just check to see if anyone else has had this happen with this wrasse and if it may be a sign of stress or if it is just how they sleep? I was also a little concerned because I have not seen him come out to eat anything when I am feeding the tank but thought maybe since he has only been in there for 2 days that it might be normal until he gets more comfortable?

Thanks in advance,

Aaron

 

[Marshall O]

Yes, they sleep in a mucus cocoon, so no worries. And they are reclusive by nature, and will spend most of their day hunting for pods. I have a Possum Wrasse, and it only eats Mysis shrimp, and only a couple pieces a week at that. Its fat and happy though just from feeding off the life in the tank.

 

[Defect]

Thanks, my possum wrasse will only seem to eat brine shrimp. He wont touch the mysis.